Corona News Press_8/31/2023

County board tentatively OKs law to combat catalytic thefts, green-lights cannabis shop in Temescal Valley

By City News Service

New trial date set for ex-LAPD officer who fatally shot mentally disabled Corona man

By City News Service

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday tentatively approved an ordinance intended to crack down on catalytic converter thieves by establishing local regulations and penalties where none exist at the state level.

"You've got to hold these crooks accountable for stealing catalytic converters in our neighborhoods," Moreno Valley resident Daryl Terrell told the board. "The victims are working class people, who may have to pay (to replace) these catalytic converters. They may have to use a month's salary to pay for it. Hold people accountable for their criminal acts."

In June, board Chairman Kevin Jeffries and Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez jointly requested — with the full board's support — that the County Executive Office draft a measure to punish catalytic converter theft, which Jefferies and Gutierrez described as one of "the fastest growing crimes in the country."

"Currently, law enforcement cannot seize a catalytic converter found to be removed from a vehicle and in someone's possession unless a victim can be identified," the supervisors wrote. "Catalytic converter theft is very costly to victims of this crime, both in dollars and in the time and inconvenience of repairs."

According to the Executive Office, in 2022 there were about 200 reported converter thefts countywide, while the

year-to-date number for the current year is 316, already 58% higher.

Catalytic converters are used to filter emissions to cut down on the amount of pollutants discharged by cars and trucks. They're located within a vehicle's exhaust system and average about $1,200 apiece. Components include metals like palladium, platinum and rhodium, all of which command perounce prices ranging from $1,000 to $14,000. Thieves take the converters to scrap metal dealers and sell them.

Ordinance No. 987 would make it a misdemeanor offense to unlawfully possess a catalytic converter detached from a vehicle. A person caught with one would have to provide "verifiable valid proof of ownership" or risk facing criminal charges.

Bills of sale, auto body

shop documents indicating that the converter was removed by owner consent, email messages between the possessor and previous owner showing there was an agreement to relinquish the device, pictures of the vehicle from which the converter was removed and other evidence would be required to establish appropriate possession under the proposed ordinance.

Without the paper trail, a person caught with a converter could be slapped with fines between $1,000 and $5,000, as well as possibly spend up to a year in county jail.

Moreno Valley resident Roy Bleckert, a regular speaker, doubted the ordinance would have any impact because "the offenders are probably going to be given a ticket and never serve any time in jail."

"And maybe that's because

Trial proceedings scheduled for an ex-cop accused of fatally shooting a developmentally disabled man in a Corona Costco, as well as critically wounding the victim's parents, were postponed Monday to the end of October.

Salvador Alejandro Sanchez, 34, of Corona, is charged with voluntary manslaughter and two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm resulting in great bodily injury for the 2019 shooting.

During a status conference Monday at the Riverside Hall of Justice, Riverside County Superior Court Judge John Molloy decided to forgo assigning the case to a courtroom for trial until records requests and other defense matters could be resolved.

On his own motion, Molloy reset jury proceedings to Oct. 30, though it remained uncertain whether that would provide sufficient time to iron out potential pretrial hangups.

Sanchez is free on a $155,000 bond.

The shooting occurred on the evening of June 14, 2019,

See Ex-LAPD officer Page 32

we're not (fully) funding the 1,200 beds at the (Benoit Detention Center in Indio)," he told the board. "It's nice to pass an ordinance and give deputies the tools to enforce the law, but it's probably useless if there's no punishment at the end of the day."

Only one-third of the Indio jail is in operation.

"We still need to evaluate how many (inmate) beds we need, and how many millions we want to spend on beds if the courts are not going to put people in jail," Jeffries said.

Ordinance No. 987 would only be applicable to unincorporated communities.

It is based on similar measures approved in San Bernardino County and the cities of Eastvale and Upland.

The ordinance seeks to fill

Fentanyl crimes: Man admits giving MoVal woman deadly dose; felon awaits trial in Wildomar overdose

By City News Service

Aman accused of supplying a fatal dose of fentanyl to a 32-year-old Moreno Valley woman pleaded guilty Friday to voluntary manslaughter and was immediately sentenced to 11 years in state prison.

Brandon Michael Shino, 31, of Jurupa Valley, admitted the felony count under a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney's Office. In exchange for his admission, prosecutors dropped a murder charge against him.

The plea deal was announced just as Shino's case was called for a preliminary hearing at the Riverside Hall of Justice. Superior Court Judge Jason Armand certified the terms of the bargain and imposed the sentence stipulated by the prosecution and defense.

The defendant provided an unspecified quantity of fentanyl to Brittany Locke in January 2022, precipitating her death.

See Wildomar overdose Page 16

Trial date set for man accused of double murder in Corona theater

Man charged with perpetrating holdups at banks in Riverside, Moreno Valley Pg 31

Catalytic converters and tools. | Photo courtesy of the Arcadia Police Department

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Festival Of Philippine Arts & Culture

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This two-day event is set to showcase a dynamic blend of artistic performances, engaging activities, and a diverse marketplace, all highlighting the rich tapestry of the Filipino-American experience.

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Salvi Fest

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Reunion Music Festival

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Dance and sing along to live music from Rose Royce, JSQ (J. Boykin), Erin Stevenson, BIG, and J Lamont. Food, drinks, and merchandise will be available for purchase.

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Ensemble cast for "The Bluest Eye." | Photo by Craig Schwartz

Bob Barker, longtime 'Price is Right' host, dies at age 99

By City News Service

Bob Barker, the longtime "Price is Right" host who presided over the longest-running daytime game show in North American television history from 1972 to 2007, died Saturday at the age of 99.

Barker died at about 8 a.m. Saturday of natural causes in his longtime Hollywood Hills home, according to Roger Neal, who made the announcement on behalf of Nancy Burnet, Barker's longtime friend and the co-executor of his estate.

One of the most iconic figures in television history, Barker once held the record for hosting the most game show episodes with 6,828, before that mark was broken in 2014 by "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek.

"It is with profound sadness that we announce that the World's Greatest MC who ever lived, Bob Barker has left us," Neal said.

Barker was also known for his prolific philanthropy and activism in support of animal rights. In 2012, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals named a building after him at the group's Los Angeles headquarters at 2154 Sunset Blvd.

"I am so proud of the trailblazing work Barker, and I did together to expose the cruelty to animals in the entertainment industry and including working to improve the plight of abused and exploited animals in the United States and internationally," Burnet said.

Barker was born in 1923 in Darrington, Washington, and spent most of his youth on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in Mission, South Dakota. He attended Drury College in Springfield, Missouri, on a basketball scholarship and joined the U.S. Navy Reserve in 1943 during World War II, although he did not see active duty.

In 1950, he moved to Southern California to pursue a career in broadcasting. His early radio work included "The Bob Barker Show" and an audience-participation show on KNX-AM in Los

Angeles, before producer Ralph Edwards tapped him to host "Truth or Consequences" in 1956.

Barker's version of "The Price is Right" was actually a revival of a show that ran originally from 1956-65 with Bill Cullen as host. He kicked off his long tenure as the face of the CBS show in 1972, and it quickly became a staple of the TV landscape and part of the daily routine for millions of Americans.

His final episode as "Price is Right" host aired June 15, 2007. He was replaced by Drew Carey, who continues to host the show.

"Very sad day for the Price Is Right family, and animal lovers all over the world," Carey wrote Saturday on X, formerly known as Twitter. "There hasn't been a day on set that I didn't think of Bob Barker and thank him. I will carry his memory in my heart forever.”

Barker won 19 daytime Emmys during his long career, five for outstanding game show host.

Barker's tenure at "The Price is Right" was not without controversy. The program featured a cast of scantily clad models who helped present the prizes on stage — dubbed "Barker's Beauties,” some of whom sued Barker and the show over sexual harassment and wrongful termination complaints.

Barker was also a ubiquitous presence at the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants, serving as host from 1967-87. In 1988, he quit his longtime gig hosting the Miss Universe Pageant after producers refused to stop giving away a fur coat as a prize.

In 1996, he reached a new level of fame with younger audiences thanks to his appearance in the Adam Sandler comedy "Happy Gilmore."

Sandler and Barker reunited for a follow-up video to the famous fight scene as part of Comedy Central's "Night of Too Many Stars" benefit in 2015.

"The man. The myth.

The best. Such a sweet funny guy to hang out with. Loved talking to him. Loved laughing with him. Loved him kicking the crap out of me," Sandler wrote Saturday on social media. "He will be missed by everyone I know! Heartbreaking day.”

In 2004, a bronze statue of Barker was unveiled in the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Hall of Fame Plaza in North Hollywood. He was inducted into the TV Academy's Hall of Fame earlier that year.

In 1998, a portion of the main studio at CBS Television City was named in his honor.

A vegetarian for the latter part of his life, Barker was associated with multiple animal welfare issues, most prominently his frequent public service announcements encouraging people to spay and neuter their pets. Those spots began appearing at the conclusion of "Price is Right" episodes in 1982.

Barker established the DJ&T Foundation in 1994 to help control the animal

population and donated millions of dollars over the years to a variety of animal causes — from anti-whaling efforts and relocating zoo elephants to funding the study of animal rights at the university level.

He also gave generously to the Semper Fi Fund to help provide assistance to injured members of the U.S. armed forces and their families.

In March 2012, PETA dedicated the Bob Barker

Building at its West Coast headquarters in Echo Park. Barker had donated $2.5 million for the facility's renovation two years earlier.

"I have always loved animals and I had contributed financially to animal (organizations), but I had never participated," Barker told the Television Academy Foundation in a 2000 interview. "About 20, 25 years ago I was the honorary chairman of Be Kind to Animals Week here in Los Angeles. ... And I

was invited by organizations to participate in activities, and as I did I became more aware of the terrible exploitation that exists. I just felt compelled to do what I could to change the situation."

Barker was married to Dorothy Jo Gideon from 1945 until 1981, when she passed away from lung cancer. He never remarried. The couple had no children. Barker wrote an autobiography, "Priceless Memories," that was published in 2009.

The Bob Barker mural at the CBS facility in West Los Angeles. | Photo courtesy of Mr. Littlehand/ Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Los Angeles

Pasadena

Parolee charged with murdering woman in Pasadena

A parolee was charged last Wednesday with murder for allegedly shooting a woman in Pasadena in what police called an apparent act of domestic violence.

Guary Lonnie Shuford III, 32, of Los Angeles, is set to be arraigned on Sept. 7 in a Pasadena courtroom on one count each of murder and possession of a firearm by a felon, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. Shuford — who is on parole for robbery — surrendered to SWAT officers without incident several hours after police determined he was barricaded inside an apartment unit within the complex that was connected to Jamila Elysse Moss, according to Pasadena police Lt. Monica Cuellar.

Glendale

Train strikes vehicle in Glendale; driver apparently uninjured

The driver of a vehicle struck by a Metrolink train Saturday appeared uninjured after being found walking near the crash scene in Glendale. The crash was reported at 5:44 p.m. in the vicinity of San Fernando Road and Doran Street, at the Glendale-Los Angeles border, said the Los Angeles Fire Department's Brian Humphrey. It is south of the Ventura (134) Freeway and east of the Los Angeles River. The outbound Metrolink Antelope Valley Line train reportedly struck the vehicle on or near the tracks, eventually stopping upright and on the tracks, Humphrey said. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was found walking nearby and appeared uninjured.

Burbank

Burbank man arrested in Brand Mall bomb threat

A 22-year-old Burbank man is in police custody Friday after he was arrested in connection with a bomb threat at The Americana at Brand Mall in Glendale involving a suspicious toilet. Timothy Taratchila was arrested for making a false bomb threat, said Glendale Police Department Sgt. Victor Jackson. Police were called at 8 p.m. Thursday regarding an object found at the mall that resembled a toilet with a note attached indicating that it was a bomb, Jackson said. Mall security and Glendale police evacuated the area and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Bomb Squad was called for assistance and responded around 9:10 p.m. Thursday, according to a sheriff's department spokeswoman.

Long Beach

Man struck and killed on the 405 Freeway identified

A 36-year-old man who was struck and killed after he got out of a vehicle involved in a collision on the San Diego (405) Freeway in Long Beach was identified Tuesday. The initial crash involved a black sedan and a white sedan at 12:05 a.m. Monday on the southbound San Diego Freeway just north of Pacific Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. A witness said it caused a chain reaction. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office identified Kyle Claytor as the victim in the crash. His city of residence was not immediately known. Claytor got out of one of the vehicles and was struck by multiple vehicles on the freeway, witnesses told the CHP.

Orange County

Orange County

Orange County reports first human West Nile virus case of the year

Orange County Health Care Agency officials

Monday reported the first human case of West Nile virus this year. A woman in Orange tested positive for the virus, but was not experiencing symptoms, officials said. Last year, the agency reported 11 human infections of the virus in Orange County, with two dying. The virus is what experts call "endemic," meaning it is a seasonal virus that regularly comes around in the summer and is contained. "The best way to avoid West Nile Virus infection is to take precautionary measures to avoid mosquito bites," said Dr. Matthew Zahn, the deputy county health officer.

Anaheim

Man convicted of

sex assaults on teen girls in Anaheim

A 25-year-old man was convicted Thursday of sexually assaulting several girls in Santa Ana and Anaheim that he lured through Instagram with promises of money, alcohol and drugs. Brayan Padillagomez was convicted of five counts of lewd or lascivious acts with a minor younger than 14, two counts of administering a drug, and contacting a minor with the intent to commit a sex offense, all felonies. Jurors did not reach verdicts on single felony counts each of harmful matter sent to a minor with the intent of seduction, contacting a minor with the intent to commit a sex offense and lewd or lascivious acts with a minor younger than 14. Padillagomez is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 15.

Riverside

Riverside County

Authorities investigate La Quinta golf cart crash;

65-year-old man dead

Authorities Tuesday were investigating a golf cart crash in La Quinta that left a 65-year-old man dead. Deputies with the La Quinta sheriff's station responded shortly after 6 p.m. Monday to a singlevehicle major injury traffic collision at the intersection of Trilogy Parkway and Desert Rose Drive, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. "The driver of the golf cart was pronounced deceased at the scene," according to the department. "The cause of the traffic collision is still under investigation."

Riverside

Woman struck by truck on Riverside freeway; hospitalized

A woman was hospitalized after she was struck by a Toyota Tundra pickup on the Riverside (91) Freeway, authorities said Monday. The crash occurred at 8:54 p.m. Sunday on the westbound Riverside Freeway west of Spruce Street, witnesses told the California Highway Patrol. It was first reported as a collision between the Toyota Tundra and a sedan, with the truck in the center divider and the sedan on the right shoulder. A news videographer at the scene said the woman was conscious and breathing when paramedics arrived. He said the woman was treated at the scene and taken to a hospital for further treatment. Her condition was not available.

Corona

Corona man killed, 8 injured in head-on collision north of San Jacinto

A 30-year-old Corona man was killed and eight other people were injured in a head-on collision just northwest of San Jacinto that was triggered by his vehicle drifting into opposing traffic, authori-

ties said Monday. The crash happened about 9:15 p.m. Sunday on Gilman Springs Road, between Kennedy Hill Road and Bridge Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officer Jason Montez told City News Service that the 30-year-old driver of a 2011 Kia Forte was going northbound on Gilman Springs when, for reasons unknown, he "crossed over the divided highway" into southbound lanes. Montez said a 2016 Nissan Quest minivan was headed southbound at the same location, and the 48-year-old woman at the wheel encountered the Kia directly in front of her before she could swerve.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino County

County to open Local Assistance Center for storm victims

San Bernardino County, in partnership with the state, will operate a Local Assistance Center (LAC) on Thursday, Aug. 31 and Friday, Sept. 1 in Yucaipa to provide resources for residents impacted by Tropical Storm Hilary. “Our focus is on helping residents and business owners get back on their feet, clean up, and rebuild,” said Third District Supervisor and Board of Supervisors Chair Dawn Rowe. “My thanks go out to our county departments, the state and our nonprofits for providing this great opportunity for residents to speak with staff and get connected to vital support services.” Participants will include the San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk, Aging and Adult Services, Behavioral Health, Economic Development, Public Health, Veterans Affairs and Workforce Development.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino Symphony

hosting show on Sept. 9

Residents will have an opportunity to experience an end-of-summer evening under the stars as the San Bernardino Symphony presents “A Night to Remember” at Perris Hill Park’s Roosevelt Bowl on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. Maestro Anthony Parnther and members of the Symphony will be joined by vocalists Jamie Carganilla, Malynda Hale, and Drew Tablak, in a concert to include many well-known cinematic favorites including "It Had to Be You," "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend," "Moon River," "Come What May," "Bring Him Home," "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," and "My Heart Will Go On.” The free community concert represents a partnership between the symphony and the City of San Bernardino Parks and Recreation Department made possible with financial support by Hillwood, a Perot Company.

Ontario

City of Ontario continues to improve city app called ‘myOntario’

The “myOntario” app is designed to allow residents, businesses, and visitors in the city of Ontario to stay up-to-date with all that the town has to offer. “Our improved easy-to-use app, will allow you to easily search for your favorite city park or facilities, find your local library, explore upcoming events, and stay current with news and alerts,” said the city’s official Facebook page. You can also report maintenance and service issues, which will help improve the service delivery to our community. Easily take a photo of the issue, fill out a quick form, and hit submit. We will then automatically route your request to the appropriate department for resolution.

M onrovia

August 17

At 8:25 a.m., a victim in a business reported that their vehicle was burglarized while parked in a parking lot in the 1600 block of South Mountain. Tools were taken. This investigation is continuing.

At 8:39 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of West Duarte reported a disturbing subject in the area. The caller stated that the subject was her ex-boyfriend and he was threatening to harm himself. The subject was located and determined to be a danger to himself. The subject was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.

At 8:52 a.m., a battery was reported in the 800 block of West Duarte. The victim reported that her uncle had battered her. Officers and fire personnel responded. The victim claimed her uncle battered her. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 9:59 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Foothill and Stedman for a traffic violation. The driver displayed symptoms of intoxication. An investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 11:46 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 700 block of South Shamrock regarding a prowler heard on the roof of the building. Officers arrived and saw the suspect on the roof. The suspect was detained and determined to be intoxicated. The suspect was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

August 18

At 2:15 a.m., while patrolling a shopping center in the 1600 block of South Mountain officers saw a subject lying on the ground near a vehicle. The officers checked on the subject's welfare and determined he was too intoxicated to care for his own safety. The subject was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering

period.

At 11:34 a.m., an officer was on patrol in a park in the 1600 block of South Myrtle when he saw illegal drug activity taking place. He contacted the subject and confirmed the subject was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

At 12:33 p.m., a hitand-run traffic collision was reported in the 1100 block of South Myrtle. Witnesses provided a vehicle description and possible location. Officers responded and located a vehicle matching the description with body damage. An investigation showed the suspect driver was likely under the influence. He was transported to a medical facility for treatment. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:20 p.m., a witness reported a rollover traffic collision in the area of California and Central. Officers and MFD responded to extract a trapped occupant, who was transported to a hospital for treatment. CHP was notified and took over the investigation.

At 9:20 p.m., an officer stopped a bicyclist for traffic violations in the area of Duarte and Alta Vista. A computer check revealed the subject had a warrant for his arrest. As the officer was arresting the suspect, an uninvolved female subject approached the officer and began yelling at the officer and slapping the officer’s hand. Both subjects were arrested and taken into custody.

August 19

At 1:33 a.m., while patrolling the area of Ivy and Maple, an officer saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. The officer contacted the driver who displayed symptoms of being intoxicated. An investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 5:25 a.m., while conducting extra patrol in the 600 block of West Huntington an officer contacted a subject who was in front of a closed

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business. A computer check revealed the subject had warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and found to be in possession of drug paraphilia. He was taken into custody.

At 11:44 a.m., a caller in a restaurant in the 1600 block of South Mountain reported that a driver had hit his vehicle in the parking lot and that the driver seemed intoxicated. Officers arrived and located the suspect. The suspect refused to cooperate. This investigation is continuing.

At 12:57 p.m., a resident in the 1200 block of South Alta Vista called to report that her husband was abusing her. Officers responded and located both subjects. The investigation revealed that they had an argument which turned physical. Though both subjects had injuries it appeared the husband was the primary aggressor. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 4:11 p.m., a representative of a business in the 600 block of West Huntington called to report a subject causing a disturbance. Officers responded and determined the subject was intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 5:01 p.m., an officer was flagged down in the 2000 block of South Myrtle by a subject claiming to have been battered. The investigation revealed that two subjects engaged in mutual combat in the presence of children, potentially placing the children in danger. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:53 p.m., a guest of a hotel in the 900 block of South Fifth reported she was battered by her roommate. Officers arrived and found the suspect had left. This investigation is continuing.

At 8:39 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 300 block of South Myrtle when he saw a female adult lying on the ground in front of the front doors of a closed building with a male adult next to her, after hours. Officers contacted the female to ask if she was okay, she became ill because of her level of intoxication.

MFD responded and transported the female to a nearby hospital.

August 20

At 12:56 a.m., an officer was patrolling a closed park in the 1600 block of South Primrose when he saw a male adult subject. He contacted the subject and found he had a warrant for his arrest and was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 2:08 a.m., while patrolling in the 600 block of South Myrtle an officer saw a motorist commit a driving violation. He stopped the motorist and found the driver to be heavily intoxicated. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 2:52 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 800 block of West Huntington when she saw a female adult loitering around a closed business. The officer contacted the female subject and found her to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. A computer check revealed she had a warrant for her arrest. She was arrested and taken into custody.

At 3:40 a.m., while patrolling in the 1100 block of South Myrtle an officer saw two male adults passed out at a bus bench. She stopped to check on their welfare when she saw drug paraphernalia in plain view between the two of them. Both subjects were arrested and taken into custody.

At 10:30 a.m., the manager of an apartment complex in the 1400 block of South Magnolia called to report that he reviewed video footage and saw that around 4:45 p.m. the day prior a male subject broke into the complex and stole tools from a locked storage closet. This investigation is continuing.

August 21

At 7:05 a.m., an officer was alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area of Cherry and Magnolia. The officer confirmed the vehicle was stolen and the registered owner was contacted. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:25 a.m., a victim in

the 900 block of South Myrtle called to report that on Aug. 19 someone stole the tailgate to his truck. This investigation is continuing.

At 12:07 p.m., a caller in the 600 block of West Huntington to report her wallet was stolen while shopping. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:14 p.m., fraudulent activity was reported in the 300 block of West Huntington an employee stated that a customer had written a total of six fraudulent checks. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:48 p.m., a resident in Glendale reported her daughter was at home in the 800 block of South Myrtle and was the victim of domestic violence. Officers arrived, but no one answered. Believing the victim was in danger, officers made entry. The suspect was located and detained. The victim was found in the backroom with visible injuries. The suspect was holding her against her will. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

August 22

At 4:52 a.m., employees of a store in the 1600 block of South Mountain arrived at work and discovered the front glass of the store was shattered. They entered and found the alarm had not been activated for an unknown reason. Officers arrived and searched the store for suspects, but no one was inside. This investi-

gation is continuing.

At 7:01 a.m., a victim in the 600 block of West Duarte reported that his vehicle was stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 8:02 a.m., a reporting party in the 1300 block of South Myrtle called to report a roll-up door broken into and some tools were stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:18 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 1200 block of South Alta Vista. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:46 p.m., officers responded to the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a disturbing subject inside a store. The subject battered a customer and when the officer attempted to detain the subject, she took off running, refusing to listen to the officer's commands. She was ultimately detained. She was arrested and taken into custody.

August 23

At 4:20 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain regarding subjects who had been inside the business for five hours and were concealing items in a bag. Officers made contact with the subjects. A computer check revealed one of the subjects had a no-bail warrant and was in possession of burglary tools. He was arrested and taken into custody.

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Capitol riot defendant faces arrest warrant in Orange County case

By City News Service

A52-year-old felon facing charges of attacking two people at a "Stop the Steal" rally and counterprotest outside Santa Ana College as well as participating in attempts to breach the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection is facing a warrant for his arrest for failing to appear in court in Santa Ana Tuesday.

Kim Michael Sorgente called in to court at 8:55 a.m. to report he was too ill to attend his scheduled preliminary hearing and when he was told he could make an appearance via phone he declined to do so, according to court records.

Orange County Superior Court Judge Michael Murray issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Sorgente, who is out on $100,000 bail, but it was put on hold until Friday.

Murray ordered Sorgente

to provide a COVID-19 test result or a letter from a doctor by Friday, according to court records.

Sorgente, who is representing himself without an attorney, sought a delay in his preliminary hearing in a motion earlier this month because he "is in pain, which has greatly diminished the ability to focus."

Sorgente complained that when he was in custody he was forced to attend a court hearing while experiencing abdominal pain and was then later advised to have his spleen removed. He also claimed he needs surgery for a rotator cuff injury he suffered during the conflict in the protest.

Sorgente also said he was experiencing homelessness.

Sorgente was named in a complaint Oct. 21, 2021, in federal court in Wash-

ington, D.C., charging him with civil disorder and being in a restricted building or grounds. The federal investigation began March 15, 2021, just two days before he was charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon related to the Dec. 6 protest at 17th and Bristol streets in Santa Ana, according to court records.

Sorgente is charged with two felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon in the Santa Ana protest case. He is accused of attacking two people with a megaphone, according to the criminal complaint.

Sorgente was arrested by the FBI in October 2021, a day after he appeared in court in the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana on the assault with a deadly weapon case.

Sorgente was convicted of carjacking May 7, 1996, in San

Bernardino County Superior Court, according to court records.

The FBI agent assigned to the federal case contacted Santa Ana detectives for help identifying Sorgente.

Sorgente, wearing a Make America Great Again baseball cap, can be seen in photos from the insurrection with a megaphone. According to the FBI, he can be seen just after 1:30 p.m. Jan. 6 along with "numerous rioters" at a police line on the west side of the Capitol.

The FBI alleged that at one point during a fracas with police he used his megaphone to shout at officers, "How dare you? How dare you, traitors? How dare you traitors?"

Sorgente was seen again in other body-worn camera police footage just after 2 p.m. near the base of the inauguration scaffolding

ignoring a command to leave the area, according to the FBI.

The FBI alleged that as officers attempted to clear the area, Sorgente shouted at them with his megaphone, "What are you doing? What are you doing? How does it feel to be a traitor? How does it feel to be a traitor? What the (expletive) do you think you're doing?"

By 2:40 p.m., the FBI alleged, he had moved over to the west side of the Capitol, where he entered a tunnel as officers were attempting to keep the crowd at bay.

Sorgente allegedly left but then turned around and again went into the tunnel at 2:54 p.m., the FBI said.

He offered water to several other people on scene and then joined efforts to push against the officers "at times rocking together in a coordinated fashion," the FBI

alleged.

"Several rioters threw objects at the officers and used poles to strike at the officers," the FBI said. It appears at some point Sorgente used water to wash tear gas out of his eyes, the FBI said.

At 3:48 p.m., the bodyworn camera footage shows him joining others pushing against a police line in an archway to force their way into the tunnel, the FBI said. Again, the crowd "moved back and forth in a coordinated manner" to break through the police line, the FBI said.

About 4:30 p.m., Sorgente can be seen being pushed out of the archway by police as he hollered, "Oh God, don't do it. Oh my God, you hurt me bad! Please! Please! Ah, I got hit in the head. I'm bleeding now," according to the FBI.

Re: Monrovia Old Town report: Surviving Hilary” (Aug. 24 issue)

We Mexicans have a jocular saying when someone pays us much less than we expected or gives us something of no value: “Me dio atole con el dedo” — which roughly translates to: “He gave me a drink by letting me dip my finger in his cup.”

Hurricane Hilary definitely falls in the “atole con el dedo” category.

David Quintero

Monrovia

Monrovia Old Town report: Check this out…

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

At work, employees often wear many hats. You might play a role that you don't typically play in your personal life. Or, you may go through periods of time when you put up with things at work that you wouldn't normally be okay with. For example, if your office environment becomes unhealthy, you might just put up with it. After all, you have bills to pay and a family to provide for. You can't fight every battle. You go to work with the understanding that things are just not going to be perfect.

Recently, a friend shared with me that they finally feel like themselves at work. They feel good, comfortable, and appreciated. They feel like they're in the right place. That sounds amazing, right?

Iam an avid reader. I love to curl up with a good book and read the day away. Because I love hardbacks, I’ve been known to spend a small fortune on books. I like to collect my favorites and line them up on my bookshelves. The problem is that I can’t keep adding shelves. Not only are the books stacking up, but they are getting expensive.

Technically, the books are the same price they have always been, but I guess I have other things I’d rather spend the money on at this stage of my life. I could download books, but part of the allure is the turning of the page, the smell of the paper, the weight of the book in your hands (until you start to fall asleep, and it lands on your face).

Then it hit me...like a book to the face. I drive by it every day, but I always forget it’s actually there.

Our Monrovia Library is such a gem. Not only can you borrow more books than you can possibly read (for FREE), but our library also has so much more to offer.

There are activities for people of all ages. Baby Storytime is a super cute way to spend time with your munchkin while instilling an early love for literacy. You can do the same with your pet during Barks and Books. Not sure how it impacts your pet’s literacy, but what the heck? If English isn’t your first language, you might enjoy Culture & Conversation. If you have a teenager, drop them off for Laser Tag, Dungeons & Dragons, or get them started on their community service path with the Teen Advisory Board. How about game night for adults? Yes, please! Family Feud or Nintendo Switch game night sounds like so much

fun! There are bilingual events, sensory-friendly events, meet-ups for Veterans, there are book clubs, technology workshops, arts and crafts. The list is almost endless. Visit www.cityofmonrovia.org/ your-government/library to see the events calendar, where you can find a full list of fun things to do for everyone in the family.

The first effort to build a library in Monrovia was made by two members of the Saturday Afternoon Club, in 1892. This later became the Monrovia Women’s Club, on the corner of Myrtle and Palm. Three years later, Monrovia had its first library. Located in the Granite Bank Building, the library rented space for $2.50 a month.

In 1905, Andrew Carnegie offered to donate $10,000 to build a library, if the city would commit to $1000 annually to maintain it. Thus, Carnegie

Library became Monrovia’s first free-standing library until it was demolished in 1957. A larger, single-story mid-century modern structure was built in its place; however, this new structure was also outgrown by the needs of our city. In May 2009, our current library opened and serves us well. How many stories does our current library have? Way too many to count! Our public library provides many services and programs that promote literacy, learning and plain ol’ fun. Volunteers play an important role in how the library serves its community. If you’re interested or would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities, reach out to the front desk staff for more information. I am truly looking forward to spending more time at the library. I have been under-utilizing this local resource for far too long.

Career Corner: Feeling like yourself

By Angela Copeland angela@copelandcoaching.com

This simple phrase "I feel like myself" is incredibly enlightening. So often, we don't look for roles that allow us to feel like ourselves. We're simply looking for a job. We're looking for a paycheck. We may be looking for a job title. And, it's understandable. But, if you are looking for a new role, keep this concept in mind. There will be certain roles or companies that align with who you are. And, there are others that will not.

When it comes to finding a role that will be a good fit, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, is the team inclusive? Will you be different than everyone else you'll be working with, or does the company value people with diverse backgrounds?

You should also consider

whether or not the company's values align with yours. For example, if you have strong negative feelings about certain industries, perhaps those are industries to avoid. Or, if the company takes positions on social or political issues that you strongly disagree with, you should take note.

Is the management team supportive of their employees? A manager can make or break your experience. This can be hard to judge from the outside. But, websites like Glassdoor.com have employee reviews that are often fairly accurate.

And, don't forget the role itself. What are your favorite parts of your job? Do you love managing people, or are you a talented individual contributor? Are you an expert in

a particular topic that you find especially enjoyable?

If there is something about your job that you truly love, look for that in a future role. And, if there's something you strongly dislike, try to find a role that doesn't have a strong emphasis on that.

Don't get me wrong. It's not always possible to find the perfect job. Work isn't always about fulfillment and happiness. Sometimes, it's just as important to bring home a paycheck and to make rent. But, if you do have the luxury of finding a job that's a good

fit for you, take the opportunity to look around. Keep your eyes open for a job that will make you feel like you. There's nothing like it.

Angela

Copeland, a leadership and career expert, can be reached at www. angelacopeland.com.

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The busiest travel times in SoCal for Labor Day, top destinations

By City News Service

Labor Day weekend is just days away, and roadways and airways are expected to be busy as Southern Californians take advantage of the unofficial end of summer.

According to the Automobile Club of Southern California, the agency's booking data for flights, hotels, rentals cars and cruises are up 4% domestically, compared to last year's Labor Day holiday, and international bookings are up 44%.

"While AAA does not issue a formal travel forecast

for the Labor Day holiday, Southern California travel bookings indicate that vacation interest continues at the high levels of the Memorial Day and Independence Day holidays, which matched or exceeded prepandemic levels," according to the Auto Club.

Auto Club officials said the top travel destinations for Southern California residents over the upcoming weekend will be Las Vegas, San Diego, the Central Coast, Grand Canyon and Mexico.

Nationwide, the most

popular international destinations are expected to be Vancouver, Rome, London, Dublin and Paris. The top five domestic travel destinations nationally are expected to be Seattle, Orlando, Anchorage, New York and Las Vegas.

Citing data from transportation-analytics firm INRIX, the Auto Club warned that Thursday and Friday afternoons are expected to be the busiest times on the roads for travel. In the Los Angeles area, the most significant traffic delays were expected to be

on Wednesday afternoon on the Golden State (5) Freeway between Los Angeles and Bakersfield, with travel times expected to be 88% higher than normal, taking roughly three hours.

"The best times to travel by car over Labor Day weekend are early in the morning or in the evening," Bob Pishue, transportation analyst at INRIX, said in a statement. "If you must travel during heavy traffic, navigation apps and local departments of transportation can help steer drivers around long delays."

Nearly 1.1 million passengers are expected to pass through Los Angeles International Airport between Thursday and Monday. Friday is expected

Snoop Dogg seeks dismissal of most claims in woman's long-running lawsuit

By City News Service

Snoop Dogg is seeking dismissal of most of the claims in a revived lawsuit in which a woman accuses him of sexual assault in 2013 and maligning her reputation on the social media in 2022.

Attorneys for the rapper filed an anti-SLAPP motion on Aug. 23 in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking dismissal of seven of plaintiff Jane Doe's causes of action, including defamation, emotional distress, civil rights violations, retaliation and harassment. The motion does not target her sexual assault and sexual battery claims.

The state's anti-SLAPP

— Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation — law is intended to prevent people from using courts, and potential threats of a lawsuit, to intimidate those who are exercising their First Amendment rights.

The woman alleges the 51-year-old, Long Beachborn performer, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, forced her into a sex act in a recording studio bathroom in 2013.

"Doe seeks to put Mr. Broadus on trial in violation of his free speech and petition rights, an Instagram post hallmarked by

loose interpretations of a judge and police emoji, an unnamed spokesperson's verbal statement to media denying the allegations of a now- dismissed federal action and an attorney correspondence ... occurring in the adversarial grounds of litigation," the singer's attorneys' court papers state.

The performer's attorneys acknowledge in their court papers that in February 2022 their client posted on Instagram, "Gold digger season is here be careful Nefews."

The two speech-related communications "were

made in a public forum and directly relate to the public interest and are unquestionably protected speech," the singer's attorneys argue in their court papers, adding that the attorney letter "arises from litigation and is squarely protected as a petitioning act."

The rapper's attorneys state that Doe's current case, filed in June 2022, is the fifth version of her litigation after the most recent previous version was dismissed in federal court.

A hearing on the singer's motion is scheduled May 21, 2024, before Judge Thomas D. Long.

to be the busiest day, with 229,000 passengers anticipated at LAX. Roughly 224,000 passengers are expected Thursday, and 220,000 on Monday.

Nationwide, Vancouver is expected to be among the most popular international destinations. | Photo by JP Holecka on Unsplash

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Dodger Stadium crowd hails Little League World Series champions

By City News Service

The Little League World Series champions from El Segundo were honored on the field Tuesday evening at Dodger Stadium.

The team was introduced during a pregame ceremony. Louis Lappe took a microphone and said, "It's every kid's dream and I lived it," according to the Los Angeles Times.

Lappe's homer leading off the bottom of the sixth and final inning gave El Segundo a 6-5 victory and the championship over the all-star team from the Willemstad, Curacao-based Pabao Little League on Sunday in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Manager Danny Boehle told KCAL, "These kids deserve all the credit in the world. They worked hard to get there.

"I don't think they actually know what they did," Boehle said. "I think in about 10 years when we get back together at a reunion, they're going to realize how special it is and how hard it is to go out there and become a family and win everything and bring it home."

The team returned to the Southland on Monday and was treated to a hero's welcome, with hundreds of people lining Main Street in El Segundo to greet the

squad as it was carried in a caravan along the city's main route. It was a preview of the official championship parade, which will be held Sept. 10 on the same street.

The El Segundo team arrived at Los Angeles International Airport around 2:30 p.m. Monday, and were immediately met by reporters and television cameras. After gathering their things, the team made the short drive to El Segundo for the boisterous crawl down Main Street.

"We've been on the road for a long time, and these boys are itching to come home and celebrate with their family here," Boehle told reporters at the airport.

"And we just couldn't be more happy with the outcome and the way these guys respected the city of El Segundo, the state of California and the United States of America."

Boehle got choked up as he talked about the resilience of the team.

"When it sinks in, it'll get more emotional for me," he said. "It's unbelievable and historic and monumental, and the memories that these kids will have, as well as with their coaches, will last a lifetime."

El Segundo had to

overcome multiple challenges en route to becoming the fourth Los Angeles County team to win the Little League World Series.

Several players were afflicted with a stomach virus when the World Series began Aug. 17. El Segundo had to win three consecutive games in three days to reach the U.S. championship game after being relegated to the elimination bracket of the modified double-elimination tournament with a 3-1 loss to the all-star team from the Needville (Texas) Little League.

El Segundo avenged that loss with a 6-1 victory over Needville in the U.S. championship game Saturday.

El Segundo was 20-2 in five tournaments this summer. Its other loss was to the all-star team from the Sherman Oaks Little League, 4-3, in the opening game of the championship series of the Southern California State Tournament on July 31. It won the rematch, 3-2, later that day.

The other Los Angeles County teams to win the Little League World Series were the all-star teams from the Granada Hills National Little League in 1963 and the Long Beach Little League in 1992 and 1993.

El Monte City Notices

CITY OF EL MONTE ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Jeni Colon - (626) 258-8626

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division

PROPERTY 11819 Valley / APN: 8565-012-003

LOCATION:

APPLICATION: Minor Use Permit (MUP) No. 11-22

REQUEST: The Applicant is requesting approval to establish the sale of alcoholic beverages (on-sale of beer and wine license - Type 41 ABC License) for on-site consumption within an existing 1,600 square foot bona-fide eating establishment (Los Planes De Rendero) on property that is 7,000± SF in size. The subject site is used for commercial and residential purposes and is located in the C-3 (General Commercial) zone. The MUP request is made pursuant to Chapter 17.123 (Conditional and Minor Use Permits) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).

APPLICANT: Los Planes de Rendero, LLC.

PROPERTY OWNER: Oscar F. Bugarin

ENVIRONMENTAL Article 19. Categorical Exemptions – Section

DOCUMENTATION: 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.

PLACE OF HEARING: Pursuant to State Law, the Zoning Review Committee will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: El Monte City Hall East – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA 91731

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

1) Attend the meeting in person at City Hall East – Council Chambers.

2) Call-in Conference (669) 444-9171; Meeting ID 819 5313 8958 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID.

Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so via the following ways:

1) Call-in Conference (669) 444-9171; Meeting ID 819 5313 8958 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.

2) Email or Telephone– All interested parties can submit comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general telephone line: (626) 258-8626 or planning@elmonteca.gov. All comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on September 12, 2023.

The staff report on this matter will be available on or about September 7, 2023, on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/276/Zoning-Review-Committee or by e-mailing debmartinez@elmonteca.gov.

Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so in writing prior to the meeting date and must be received by 3:00 p.m., the day of the meeting. Public Comments of no more than three (3) minutes shall be read into the record. Written comments shall be sent to Debra Martinez; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at debmartinez@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Zoning Review Committee, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Zoning Review Committee at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Debra Martinez at (626) 258-8620. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Americans With Disabilities Act

In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meet-

ing, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (626) 580-2016. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Published & Mailed on: Thursday, August 31, 2023

City of El Monte Zoning Review Committee

Sandra Elias, Zoning Review Committee Secretary

EL MONTE EXAMINER

CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Jeni Colon (626) 580-2088

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division

PROPERTY 10038 & 10044 Giovane Street / APNs: LOCATION: 8103-032-023 & 8103-032-022

APPLICATION: Design Review (DR) No. 01-23

REQUEST: A request for DR No. 01-23 to allow the construction of a new 9,842 ± square foot warehouse with two-stories of office space. The site will include 16 off-street parking spaces, one (1) loading/unloading dock, and approximately 1,162 square feet of landscaping. The subject property is located within the M-1 (Light Manufacturing) zone. The request is made pursuant to Chapter 17.122 of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).

PROPERTY OWNER: YIFA ONE LLC

APPLICANT: James Sy

ENVIRONMENTAL Article 19. Categorical Exemptions – Class 32, DOCUMENTATION: Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.

PLACE OF HEARING: The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled as follows:

Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: El Monte City Hall East – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Attend the meeting in person at the City’s Council Chambers.

(2) Turn your TV to Channel 3.

(3) City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos.

(4) Call-in Conference Line at (669) 444-9171; Meeting ID 890 6173 4276, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID.

Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Call-in Conference Line at (669) 444-9171; Meeting: ID 890 6173 4276, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.

(2) E-mail – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general e-mail address: planning@elmonteca.gov. All questions/comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on September 12, 2023.

The staff report on this matter will be available on or about September 7, 2023, on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/AgendaCenter/PlanningCommission-2 or by e-mailing selias@elmonteca.gov.

Americans With Disabilities Act

In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (626) 580-2016. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date and must be received by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting. Written comments shall be sent to Sandra Elias, Associate Planner; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at selias@elmonteca.gov.

If you challenge the decision of the City Planning Commission, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Planning Commission

at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Sandra Elias at (626) 258-8621. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Published & mailed on: Thursday, August 31, 2023

City of El Monte Planning Commission

Tony Bu, Planning Commission Secretary

EL MONTE EXAMINER

CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Jeni Colon (626) 580-2088

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division

PROPERTY 11010 Lower Azusa Road / APN: 8570-006036

LOCATION:

APPLICATION: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 09-23

REQUEST: A request for CUP No. 09-23 to allow the operation of a 1,900 ± square foot massage establishment within an existing 25,450 ± square foot multi-tenant commercial center. The subject property is located within the C-3 (General Commercial) zone. The request is made pursuant to Chapter 17.123 of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).

PROPERTY OWNER: Golden Yield, LTD

APPLICANT: Hong Li

ENVIRONMENTAL Article 19. Categorical Exemptions – Class 1, DOCUMENTATION: Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.

PLACE OF HEARING: The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled as follows:

Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: El Monte City Hall East – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Attend the meeting in person at the City’s Council Chambers.

(2) Turn your TV to Channel 3.

(3) City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos.

(4) Call-in Conference Line at (669) 444-9171; Meeting ID 890 6173 4276, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID.

Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Call-in Conference Line at (669) 444-9171; Meeting: ID 890 6173 4276, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.

(2) E-mail – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general e-mail address: planning@elmonteca.gov. All questions/comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on September 12, 2023.

The staff report on this matter will be available on or about September 7, 2023, on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/AgendaCenter/PlanningCommission-2 or by e-mailing aperez@elmonteca.gov.

Americans With Disabilities Act

In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (626) 580-2016. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date and must be received by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting. Written comments shall be sent to Adrian Perez, Assistant Planner; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at aperez@elmonteca. gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Planning Commission, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Planning Com-

mission at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Adrian Perez at (626) 2588808. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Published & mailed on: Thursday, August 31, 2023

City of El Monte Planning Commission

Tony Bu, Planning Commission Secretary

EL MONTE EXAMINER

CITY OF EL MONTE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD FOR CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR THE PERIOD

JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Community & Economic Development Department Housing Division

TO BE Notice is hereby given that the City of El CONSIDERED: Monte City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year.

The CAPER reports the City’s progress in meeting proposed actions and projects noted in the City’s 2022-2023 Action Plan, as well as its progress in carrying out the City’s Five Year Consolidated Plan’s strategies.

PUBLIC HEARING: Pursuant to State Law, the City Council will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, regarding the CAPER. The public hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Time: 7:00 PM

Place: El Monte City Hall East – City Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, CA 91731

OPTIONS TO This meeting shall be conducted in PARTICIPATE: compliance with the procedures of Government Code section 54953 as most recently amended by AB 2449 which took effect January 1, 2023.

Observe the Meeting Remotely

(1) Turn your TV to Channel 3; or

(2) City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos; or

(3) In person.

Provide Public Comment in Person

Persons wishing to address the City Council in person are asked to attend the City Council on the date and at the time noted in this notice. Persons will be asked to fill-out a blue speaker card providing their name and identifying the agenda item. Speaker cards should be submitted to the City Clerk or the Sergeant at Arms (a uniformed El Monte Police Officer) before the City Council’s approval of the agenda, if possible.

Provide Public Comment Remotely

Call the conference line at (888) 204-5987; Code 8167975 by or before the agenda item. When calling in, members of the public shall inform the attendant the agenda item which they wish to speak on, and callers will be connected by telephone when the time for commenting on such items is commenced.

The City Council shall be under no obligation to entertain comments from persons who (i) submit a speaker card after the City Council closes the applicable commenting period; or (ii) call-in after the City Council closes the applicable commenting period. With this in mind, speakers are strongly encouraged to submit cards or call in as early as possible to avoid missing the opportunity to speak. The City Council shall be under no obligation to respond to or deliberate upon any specific questions or comments posed by a speaker or take action on any issue raised by a speaker beyond such action as the City Council may be lawfully authorized to take on an agendized matter pursuant to the Brown Act (Govt. Code Section 54950 et seq.) (“Brown Act”)

Members of the City Council may provide brief clarifying responses to any comment

made or questions posed. Persons who wish to address the City Council (in person or by calling-in) are asked to state their name and address for the record. Speakers may not lend any portion of their speaking time to other persons or borrow additional time from other persons. All comments or queries presented by a speaker/caller shall be addressed to the City Council as a body and not to any specific member thereof. No questions shall be posed to any member of the City Council except through the presiding official of the meeting, the Mayor.

If you challenge the decision of the City Council, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding the CAPER please contact Vanesa Sedano, Housing Manager at (626) 5802070 or vsedano@elmonteca.gov, Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

The staff report and attachments on this matter will be available on or about August 31, 2023 on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.elmonteca.gov/AgendaCenter.

INCORPORATION OF STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS. The 2021 edition of “Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction” (“Standard Specifications”), as amended by the Contract Documents, is incorporated into the Contract Documents by reference

SCOPE OF WORK. The Project includes, without limitation, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment and other incidental and appurtenant Work necessary to satisfactorily complete the Project, as more specifically described in the Contract Documents. This Work will be performed in strict conformance with the Contract Documents, permits from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction, and applicable regulations. The quantity of Work to be performed and materials to be furnished are approximations only, being given as a basis for the comparison of Bids. Actual quantities of Work to be performed may vary at the discretion of the City Engineer.

OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS. Bidders may obtain free copies of the Plans, Specifications and other Contract Documents online by contacting Christopher Castruita, Project Manager, at ccastruita@ ci.monrovia.ca.us and requesting access to the project documents. The interested bidder must provide the name of the company, the company address, the contractor’s license number, and name of contact person and email address of contact person. The bidder will then be invited and given access to the bid documents. Bid documents may be viewed and downloaded to the bidder’s local computer.

PRE BID MEETING. Perspective bidders are invited to attend a pre bid meeting that is scheduled to be held on September 18, 2023 at 1:30 PM at the City of Monrovia Public Works Yard Located at 600 S. Mountain Avenue. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory but highly recommended to assist in familiarizing prospective bidders with the requirements of the project details and scope.

AVAILABILITY OF

A copy of the draft CAPER will be available DOCUMENT FOR for public review and comment for a 15-day PUBLIC COMMENT: period, beginning on Friday, September 1, 2023 and concluding on Monday, September 18, 2023. Written comments may be submitted during the review period and should be sent to the City of El Monten Community and Economic Development Department, Housing Division attention Vanessa Sedano, Housing Manager at City Hall (West), 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA 91731. Comments can also be submitted via email to vsedano@elmonteca.gov.

A copy of the CAPER is on file and available for public review at the City of El Monte Community and Economic Development Department webpage: https://www.elmonteca.gov/547/News-Notices

AMERICAN WITH In compliance with Section 202 of the DISABILITIES ACT: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (626) 580-2016. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City of El Monte to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Published On: Thursday, August 31, 2023

City of El Monte

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk

EL MONTE EXAMINER

Monrovia City Notices

NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR MONROVIA TRAFFIC SIGNALS PROJECT FEDERAL PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5069(013)

Identification number: C-3028

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Monrovia, California (“City”) invites sealed Bids for the Project. The City will receive such Bids at the City Clerk’s office, City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016 up to 2:00 pm on October 4, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

All Bids must be made on the form furnished by the City. Each Bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the City Clerk with the Project name and identification number typed or clearly printed on the lower left corner of the envelope. Bids must remain valid and shall not be subject to withdrawal for sixty (60) Days after the Bid opening date.

FACSIMILE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS. Bidders shall supply the City Engineer with a facsimile number and email address to facilitate transmission of Addenda and other information related to these Contract Documents. If the Addenda and other information are emailed, the City shall also send all documents by facsimile or U.S. Mail. Failure to provide such a facsimile number and email address may result in late notification. The City does not guarantee that it will provide any information by facsimile, email, or both. A Bidder shall be responsible for all Addenda regardless of whether Bidder received any such fax or email, and a Bidder shall have no recourse due to not receiving such facsimile, email or both.

REGISTRATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS. In accordance with Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, no contractor or subcontractor shall be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)].

PREVAILING WAGES. In accordance with Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., the Project is a “public work.” The selected Bidder (Contractor) and any Subcontractors shall pay wages in accordance with the determination of the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) regarding the prevailing rate of per diem wages. Copies of those rates are on file with the Director of Public Works, and are available to any interested party upon request. The Contractor shall post a copy of the DIR’s determination of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at each job site. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR.

BONDS. Each Bid must be accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, certified check or Bidder’s Bond issued by a Surety insurer, made payable to the City and in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total Bid submitted. Personal or company checks are not acceptable. Upon Contract award, the Contractor shall provide faithful performance and payment Bonds, each in a sum equal to the Contract Price. Before acceptance of the Project, the Contractor shall submit a warranty or maintenance Bond that is valid for 1 years from acceptance, in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price; in lieu of that Bond, the Contractor may submit proof from the Surety that the performance Bond has been extended for the appropriate duration of time. All Bonds must be issued by a California admitted Surety insurer using the forms set forth in the Contract Documents, or in any other form approved by the City Attorney. Failure to enter into the Contract with the City, including the submission of all required Bonds and insurance coverages, within fifteen (15) Days after the date of the mailing of written notice of contract award to the Bidder, shall subject the Bid security to forfeiture to the extent provided by law.

LICENSES. Each Bidder shall possess a valid Class A and C-10 Contractor’s license issued by the California State Contractors License Board at the time of the Bid submission, unless this Project has any federal funding, in which case the successful Bidder must possess such a license at the time of Contract award. The successful Contractor must also possess a current City business license.

RETENTION SUBSTITUTION. Five percent (5%) of any progress payment will be withheld as retention. In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300, and at the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld may be deposited with the City or with a State or federally chartered bank as escrow agent, which shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor.

Upon satisfactory completion of the Project, the securities shall be returned to the Contractor. Alternatively, the Contractor may request that the City make payments of earned retentions directly to an escrow agent at the Contractor’s expense. No such substitutions shall be accepted until all related documents are approved by the City Attorney.

TRADE NAMES OR EQUALS. Requests to substitute an equivalent item for a brand or trade name item must be made by written request submitted no later than ten (10) Days before the Bid submission deadline. Requests received after this time shall not be considered. Requests shall clearly describe the product for which approval is requested, including all data necessary to demonstrate acceptability.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. Liquidated damages shall accrue in the amount of $500 for each Day that Work remains incomplete beyond the Project completion deadline specified in the Contract Documents.

BIDDING PROCESS. The City reserves the right to reject any Bid or all Bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any Bid or in the bidding, as deemed to be in its best interest.

All federal requirements listed in Appendices I and II shall be made a part of any contract awarded as a result of this Notice Inviting Bids. Bidder shall also submit the appropriate federal forms found in Appendix A with their bid proposal at time of bid.

In accordance with Federal Highway Administration requirements, the City of Monrovia has established a Race Conscious Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal of 17.0% for this project. Bidders are directed to Appendix I for information regarding bid submittal requirements.

/s/ Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk

Publish Thursday, August 31 and September 7, 2023

MONROVIA WEEKLY

SUMMARY

OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-02

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) AND TITLE 5 (BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS) OF THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 5.84 TO ESTABLISH AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, AMENDING RELATED PROVISIONS OF THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA

This is a summary of the above entitled Ordinance of the City of Monrovia, which was read by title only and introduced by the Monrovia City Council at its regular meeting on August 1, 2023 by a vote of 5 in favor (Crudgington, Jimenez, Kelly, Shevlin, and Spicer) and 0 opposed. The final vote on the Ordinance will take place at the regular City Council meeting on September 5, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California. This summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933.

Ordinance No. 2023-02 amends Title 5 of the Monrovia Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter that establishes operational requirements for nonconforming automobile repair facilities. These operational requirements for nonconforming automobile repair facilities prohibit working outside of enclosed buildings and parking on public streets, and regulate the storage of vehicles and outdoor storage of equipment. The Ordinance also provides a permit process to allow certain deviations from the operating requirements for nonconforming automobile repair facilities. An automotive repair operations permit allows some or all of the following activities if specified conditions are met: outdoor operations, outside storage, and the use of outdoor storage containers. The Ordinance does not apply to automobile repair businesses that have a conditional use permit.

The proposed Ordinance also amends Section 2.56.030 of the Monrovia Municipal Code to provide the Development Review Committee with the authority to hear and approve, conditionally approve, or deny, operations permits for nonconforming automobile repair facilities.

A certified copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance No. 2023-02 is available in the office of the City Clerk in City Hall, and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at that location.

/s/ Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk Publish Thursday,

Rosemead City Notices

conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 7:00 PM, at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770, regarding the adoption of an ordinance adopting by reference the California Fire Code 2022 as amended and adopted by Los Angeles County. If you have a request for an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk, at (626) 569-2100.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that one copy of said Ordinance, and the code to which they relate are on file in the City Clerk’s Office, and that said document is open for public inspection during regular business hours (7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), Monday through Thursday or online at the following links: Los Angeles County Fire Code and findings https://file.lacounty.gov/ SDSInter/bos/supdocs/177579.pdf

California Codes can be viewed at: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/ Codes

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009(b), if this matter is subsequently challenged in court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rosemead at, or prior to, the public hearing.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS: The City Council Agenda and Staff Report will be available on the City’s website under “City Calendar” (www.cityofrosemead.org) at least 72 hours in advance of the public hearing. Any person interested in the above proceedings may provide comments in support of, or in opposition to, the item(s) indicated in this notice by providing oral public comments at the public hearing, submitting in writing through email at publiccomment@ cityofrosemead.org before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, or by calling (626) 569-2100.

Publication Date: August 31, 2023 and September 7, 2023

ROSEMEAD READER

San Gabriel City Notices

Public Notice: City of San Gabriel Notice of Public Hearing before the Planning Commission

You are invited to participate in a public hearing before the City’s Planning Commission. Members of the public may submit public comments by U.S. Mail addressed to Community Development Department, Attn: Public Hearing Comment, 425 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776, which must be received by the hearing date, or electronically using the online public comment form at http://sangabrielcity.com/PlanningComment, by 5:00 p.m. of the hearing date to be considered by the Planning Commission. The meeting will be broadcast on the City of San Gabriel’s YouTube channel at the link shown below:

Hearing Date: Monday, September 11, 2023 TIME: 6:30 p.m. Location of Hearing: Council Chambers located on the second floor of San Gabriel City Hall (425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776) The meeting can be viewed live at: https://www.youtube. com/CityofSanGabriel

Project Address: 1975-1985 South Del Mar Avenue and 116 Glendon Way, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Case No. TMAP23-001 is for a vesting tentative tract map (TTM) No. 84066 for a mixed-use condominium subdivision at the address 1975-1985 South Del Mar Avenue and 116 Glendon Way. The project would result in 94 condominium units and 13,127 square feet of commercial space. The application includes a density bonus request to provide eight affordable housing units for very low-income households. The project site is located in the Mixed-Use Corridor/Residential (MU-C/R) zone within the Valley Boulevard Specific Plan area.

Environmental Review: The project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA, per Guidelines Section 15332, Class 32 (In-Fill Development).

Questions: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Christine Song, Senior Planner at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4625 or csong@sgch.org

Project Address: 400-420 West Valley Blvd. Suite #240 San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Project No. CUP23-006 is for a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the on-site sale of beer, wine, and spirits for a proposed restaurant in a previously approved commercial center. The project site is zoned MU/C (MixedUse Corridor) in the VBSP (Valley Boulevard Specific Plan).

Environmental Review: The project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA, per Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities).

Questions: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Marlon Cervantes, Assistant Planner at (626) 3082806 ext. 4631 or mcervantes@sgch.org.

Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to only raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at or prior to the public hearing.

San Gabriel Planning Commission

By Samantha Tewasart, Planning Manager

Publish August 31, 2023

SAN GABRIEL SUN

Public Notice: City of San Gabriel Notice of Public Hearing before the Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission

You are invited to participate in a public hearing before the City’s Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission. Members of the public may submit public comments by U.S. Mail addressed to Community Development Department, Attn: Public Hearing Comment, 425 S. Mission Dr., San Gabriel, CA 91776, which must be received by the hearing date, or electronically using the online public comment form at http://sangabrielcity.com/HPCRCComment by 5:00 p.m. of the hearing date to be considered by the Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission. The meeting will be broadcast on the City of San Gabriel’s YouTube channel at the link shown below: https://www.youtube.com/CityofSanGabriel

Hearing Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 TIME: 6:30 p.m. Location Of Hearing: Council Chambers located on the second floor of San Gabriel City Hall (425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776) The meeting can be viewed live at: https://www.youtube. com/CityofSanGabriel

Project Address: 428 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Project No. HIST23-001, is for initial review for historic appropriateness for a new granite trellis niche columbarium and rustic cored monolith columbarium in the Mission San Gabriel Cemetery. The subject property is zoned MDG (Mission District Garden) within the Mission District Specific Plan (MDSP) area.

Questions: For additional information, please contact Samantha Tewasart, Planning Manager at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4623 or stewasart@sgch.org.

Environmental Review: The project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA, per Guidelines section 15331, Class 31 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation). Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of this proposed action in court, you may be limited to only raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at or prior to the public hearing.

San Gabriel Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission Commission

By Samantha Tewasart, Planning Manager

Publish August 31, 2023

SAN GABRIEL SUN

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

SHARON KAY LEWIS

CASE NO. 23STPB09050

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of SHARON KAY LEWIS.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JACQUELINE HONOVICH LEWIS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JACQUELINE HONOVICH LEWIS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

09/21/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of

the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner

selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante.

Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas.

Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 3255 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Mary Ann Rousso (SBN 289426), FIDELITY NATIONAL LAW GROUP, 601 So. Figueroa Street, Suite 4025, Los Angeles, CA 90017, (213) 4384416 (213) 438-4417

DATE (Fecha): 02/21/2023

Marita C. Ford, Interim Executive Officer/ Clerk of the Court, Clerk (Secretario), by Tanisha Hill, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21/23

CNS-3726525# AZUSA BEACON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 016181-MC

(1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described.

(2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: JIA RAO and YUN XI LI, 18184 COLIMA ROAD, ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748

(3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME

(4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: CHUBBY CATTLE INTERNATIONAL, LLC, 18184 COLIMA ROAD, ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748.

(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are FIXTURE, EQUIPMENT, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, MACHINERY of that certain business located at: 18184 COLIMA ROAD, ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748.

(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at that location is: LU ISLAND

SEAFOOD HOTPOT.

(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 09/19/23 at the office of Sincere Escrow, 935 S. San Gabriel Blvd. San Gabriel, CA 91776, Escrow No. 016181-MC, Escrow Officer: Margaret Chiu.

(8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above.

(9) The last date for filing claims is 09/18/23.

(10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

(11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE.

DATED: August 22, 2023

Transferees:

CHUBBY CATTLE INTERNATIONAL, LLC, a Nevada Limited Liability Company

By: S/ DAVID ZHAO

8/31/23

CNS-3733893# AZUSA BEACON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code)

888827-SJ

(3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: same as above

(4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: HARUKAPA INC., 530 S. CITRUS AVE

(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are furniture, fixtures and equipment, tradename, goodwill, lease, leasehold improvements, convenant not to compete, together with the following described alcoholic beverage license(s):

BLUFISH

(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 09/19/2023 at the office of Unity of Escrow, Inc., 3600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900 Los Angeles, CA 90010, ESCROW NO. 888827SJ, Escrow Officer: Stacey Lee.

(8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above.

(9) The last date for filing claims is 09/18/2023.

(10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section

6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

(11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE

Dated: August 1, 2023

Transferees: HARUKAPA INC., a California Corporation

By: S/ CHANG BAE OH, CEO/Secretary

8/31/23

CNS-3734132# AZUSA BEACON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 824714-JT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the Seller(s), are: VENUS CHINESE RESTAURANT, a California corporation 972 GRAND AVENUE, COVINA, CA 91724

Doing Business as: VENUS CHINESE RESTAURANT

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE

The location in California of the Chief Executive Officer of the Seller(s) is: 521 Sefton Avenue, unit B, Monterey Park, CA

signed intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. Any vehicles sold will be under Section 3071 of motor vehicle code.

The Online bidding starts on 8/23/2023 and ends at 9:00AM on 09/14/2023. Full access to this auction can be viewed at www.bid13.com. The undersigned will be sold by competitive bidding at BID13 on or after the 09/14/2023 at 9:00AM or later, on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at:

Mt.Olive Storage 1500 Crestfield Dr. Duarte, CA 91010 County of Los Angeles State of California

Unit sold appear to contain:

Misc. furniture, household goods, and boxes, tools, luggage, clothes, electronics, Bikes

Belonging to:

E4 Ron L Sanchez

F97 Karin Qadri

J35 Richard D Sipe

B93 Laura L Kislow

H29 Sara E Pocino Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in CASH ONLY. All purchased items sold as is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

Bid 13 HST License #864431754

This notice will be published on the following dates: August 31, 2023 & September 7, 2023 in the Duarte Dispatch

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Nicole Garcia and Carlos Galaviz FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23AHCP00370 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra Ca 90801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner Nicole Garcia and Carlos Galaviz filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Camilla Parker Galaviz to Proposed name Camilla Parker Garcia - Galaviz 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING

mitted in a sealed envelope, addressed as indicated on the front page, with the name and address of the firm in the upper, left corner, under which should be clearly printed: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO# [P23203] – FULL SERVICE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MUSD MODERNIZATION PROGRAM

TION MANAGEMENT SERVICES REQUESTED FOR MUSD

21ST CENTURY FURNITURE MODERNIZATION PROJECT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP #: P23-204

RFP Issued: August 29, 2023

Title: Surplus Furniture Asset & Logistic Disposition Management Services

of the RFP of responses to the requests received for explanation or clarification by email and on the website.

a.

Date: 11/07/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept: X. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Monrovia

Weekly DATED: August 24, 2023 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 2023 MONROVIA WEEKLY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. [P23-203]

NOTICE TO VENDORS - FULL SERVICE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MUSD MODERNIZATION

PROGRAM – PHASE 1

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Monrovia Unified School District (MUSD) Business Service Department acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the DISTRICT, is soliciting and issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to receive from interested individuals, firms and entities who can provide professional full service architectural and engineering services (“Services”) for various modernization projects throughout the District. All qualified architectural and engineering firms described in the RFP, including local firms are encouraged to submit proposals.

Proposal Deadline Date: Proposal accepted up to but no later than 9-14-2023 by 2:00 PM. Proposals must be sub-

Ricardo Harris Director

By:

Procurement and Business Support

By authority of the Governing Board of Monrovia Unified School District, Monrovia, County of Los Angeles, State of California

Publishing Dates: 29 August and 4 September 2023

Proposal Preparation Submittal: One (1) original, three (3) hard copies and a USB-C Type Thumb Drive of the proposals must be submitted under sealed cover by no later than 2:00 PM on 9-14-2023. Mark your company name, proposal title and RFP deadline on the outside of the sealed proposal envelope or box. Proposals shall be delivered to the attention of:

Samer Alzubaidi, Program Manager, Business Service Department, Monrovia Unified School District, 325 East Huntington Dr., Monrovia, CA 91016 Salzubaidi@Monroviaschools. net;

It is the sole responsibility of the firm submitting the proposal to ensure that their proposal and any amendments are actually received in the office prior to the deadline time and due date. Unless this RFP is extended by a written amendment, proposals received after the time on the due date, will not be considered. Fax, email or telegraphic proposals will not be accepted.

Questions, requests for explanation or clarifications of any kinds in regards to this RFP shall be made in written form, submitted via email to Samer Alzubaidi, Director, SJB Management Corp.at Salzubaidi@Monroviaschools. net by no later than 2:00 PM, 9-7-2023.

The full preparation and submittal instructions for RFP P23-203 may be accessed at the website https://app.box.com/s/ts00fxhubr55wpgq9l1x3erbnfwynp2f

The District will advise all firms known to have received a copy of the RFP of responses to the requests received for explanation or clarification by email and on the website at https:// app.box.com/s/ts00fxhubr55wpgq9l1x3erbnfwynp2f ; all firms are advised to check the above website for any updates.

Publish August 31, 2023 & September 4, 2023

MONROVIA WEEKLY

Proposal Deadline Date: September 12, 2023@2pm

Questions/Clarifications: September 6, 2023@2pm

Interviews: As Needed

Term: Four-year period/subject to annual renewal

Estimated Board Approval

Date: September 13, 2023

Estimated Notification of Selected Firm: September 15, 2023

RFP P23-204 Issued by Monrovia Unified School District Procurement & Business Support Services 325 E. Huntington Drive Monrovia, Ca. 91016 Tel: (626) 471- 2082

Procurement Website https://www.monroviaschools.net/apps/ pages/index.jsp?uREC_

ID=348804&type=d&pREC_

ID=757882

Procurement Contact: Ricardo Harris - Dir. of Procurement & Business Support Services

Email: rharris@monroviaschools.net

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Monrovia Unified School District (MUSD) Procurement and Business Support Services Dept.;acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the DISTRICT, is soliciting and issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to receive from interested firms and entities full-service surplus furniture asset and logistic disposition management services to complete operations for ten school sites within a one year period.. All firms with public sector experience in this field are encouraged to submit proposals.

Proposal Preparation Submittal: Each firm will submit two copies; one in PDF format and one copy in Microsoft Word format via email to: rharris@monroviaschools. net. Each proposal submitted should include the Firm’s Name, RFP P23-204, and the RFP Deadline in the submitted email subject line.

It is the Firm’s sole responsibility in submitting the proposal; to ensure that their proposal and any amendments are received in the office before the deadline date. Unless this RFP is extended by a written amendment or emailed amendment, proposals received after the time on due date, will not be considered. The district will not accept fax or telegraphic proposals.

Questions, requests for explanation or clarifications of any kind in regards to this RFP shall be made in written form, submitted via email to Ricardo Harris, Director of Procurement and Business Support Services at rharris@ monroviaschools.net by no later than 2:00 PM, 9-6-2023. The District will advise all firms known to have received a copy

The full preparation and submittal instructions link for RFP P23-204 may be accessed at the Monrovia Unified School District’s Procurement and Business Support Services website page: https:// www.monroviaschools.net/ apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ ID=348804&type=d&pREC_ ID=757882

District will advise all firms known to have received a copy of the RFP of responses to the requests received for explanation or clarification by email and on the website page: https:// www.monroviaschools.net/ apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ ID=348804&type=d&pREC_ ID=757882

All firms are advised to check the above website for any updates.

Publish August 31, 2023 & September 4, 2023 MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

DRY DOCK STORAGE 3131 SOUTH PECK ROAD MONROVIA, CA 91016

The contents of the storage units below consists mainly of household and or office goods.

The contents of:

Moises Montes MS166 Jess Hester MS127 Jose Vargara-Carbajal MS102 Donna Wheeler MS7 will be sold on Friday September 15, 2023 at 10:00 am

For

Publish

Trustee Notices

page N/A of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: ELIANA PERALTA, SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ROSA ESTRADA ESTATE, PURSUANT TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURT CASE 22STPB12006 , as Trustor FIRST PROBATE RETIREMENT TRUST, JONATHAN BURTON BROOKS, TRUSTEE , as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE – continued all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: THE WEST 75 FEET OF THE EAST 175 FEET OF LOT 22 BLOCK A OF TRACT 11496, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 207, PAGE(S) 25 AND 26, OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 10315 KLINGERMAN ST SOUTH EL MONTE, CA 91733 94703. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed

Wildomar overdose

Inmate found dead in cell at Banning jail

It was unclear how the woman and Shino were acquainted.

According to sheriff's Sgt. Ryan Marcuse, patrol deputies were called to the victim's residence in the 23000 block of Sunnymead Boulevard, near Frederick Street, on the afternoon of Jan. 4 and found her dead.

An autopsy revealed she was "the victim of fentanyl poisoning," Marcuse said.

Detectives developed leads that ultimately pointed to Shino as the supplier of the pills she consumed, according to the sergeant.

The defendant was arrested without incident on Aug. 17, 2022, on Hastings Boulevard in Riverside. He has been held without bail since that time.

He had no documented prior felony or misdemeanor convictions in Riverside County.

Felon to stand trial for allegedly providing fatal dose to Wildomar man

A probationer accused of supplying a fatal dose of fentanyl to a 32-year-old Wildomar man must stand trial for second-degree murder, a judge ruled Friday.

Alexander Dimitrios Magos, 28, of Murrieta, was arrested last October following an 18-month-long Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigation into the death of Shane Carlin.

At the end of a preliminary hearing Friday at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta, Superior Court Judge F. Paul Dickerson ruled there was sufficient evidence

to warrant a trial on the murder count and scheduled a post- preliminary hearing arraignment for Sept. 7.

The defendant is being held without bail at the nearby Byrd Detention Center.

According to sheriff's Sgt. Ryan Marcuse, on the afternoon of May 6, 2021, deputies were summoned to the 23000 block of Peggy Lane, just east of Interstate 15, to investigate reports of an unconscious man in a residence.

Deputies and paramedics arrived within minutes and found Carlin "not breathing," Marcuse said.

The victim was taken to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Marcuse said an autopsy "determined Carlin was a victim of fentanyl poisoning."

The sheriff's Overdose Death & Narcotics Unit took over the investigation, eventually gathering sufficient evidence to identify Magos as the person "responsible for selling the fentanyl that killed Carlin," the sergeant alleged.

How the convicted felon and victim knew one another was not disclosed.

Magos was taken into custody without incident at his residence on Mountain

Pride Drive last Oct. 27.

According to court records, he has prior convictions for possession of controlled substances for sale, smuggling controlled substances into jail and driving under the influence.

Since February 2021, over two dozen people countywide have been charged with murder in connection with fentanyl poisonings.

According to public safety officials, there were 503 confirmed fentanyl-related fatalities countywide last year, compared to just under 400 in 2021, a 200-fold increase from 2016, when there were only two.

Fentanyl is manufactured in overseas labs, principally in China, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, which says the synthetic opioid is smuggled across the U.S.-Mexico border by cartels. The drug is 80-100 times more potent than morphine and can be mixed into any number of street narcotics and prescription drugs, without a user knowing what he or she is consuming. Ingestion of only two milligrams can be fatal.

Fentanyl is now the leading cause of death for Americans between 18 and 45 years old, statistics show.

A31-year-old inmate at the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning died in his cell, but there was no indication of foul play, authorities said Monday.

Tavae Stalks Walker of Jurupa Valley was discovered unconscious in his cell Sunday morning, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

Deputy Ken Thurm said correctional deputies and medical personnel reached the housing unit within minutes and attempted life-saving measures until fire department paramedics arrived and tried to resuscitate Walker, without success.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

"There are no signs of foul play, and the investigation is ongoing," Thurm said.

Walker, a convicted felon, was arrested and charged in May 2022 for the slaying of 39-yearold Byron Graves of Jurupa Valley.

According to sheriff's officials, on the night of May 7, 2022, the defendant was involved in a dispute with the victim in the area of Harrel and Parkhurst streets in Jurupa Valley. Investigators alleged that during the encounter, Walker assaulted Graves for an unspecified period of time, causing mortal injuries, which weren't described in court documents.

The nature of the conflict between the men wasn't disclosed.

Walker was awaiting trial.

A rash of deaths have occurred within the county jail system over the past several years, most of them attributable to suicide and fentanyl use, according to a lawsuit recently filed against the sheriff department.

An autopsy on Walker was pending Monday.

Bronc busting, bull riding rodeo wraps up in Norco

By City News Service

Theweekend-long

2023 Norco Mounted

Posse-Professional Rodeo Cowboys' Association rodeo wraped up Sunday at the George Ingalls Equestrian Center in Norco.

Sunday's activities began with a cowboy church service scheduled for 10 a.m., then gates opened for the final round of roping and wrestling at 3:30 p.m. beginning with a "Challenged Children's Rodeo" geared toward special needs kids.

Between 4 and 5 p.m., military recruiters were on hand for a U.S. Armed Forces salute that included administering enlistment oaths to incoming soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines.

Saturday's festivities included bull-riding, calfroping and other frontier fun, followed by a "Rodeo

Dance Party" and barbecue, with musical entertainment provided by country & western performer Paul Justin and his band.

The three-night event began Friday with a series of contests for both professionals and amateurs, including a bareback riding contest, steer wrestling, barrel racing, mutton busting and — the highlight — bull riding.

Friday's events also included an introduction

to this year's rodeo queens, followed by drill team performances and several hours of ring competition, organizers said.

The Norco Mounted Posse-PRCA Rodeo returned last year following a two-year hiatus. The event was suspended in 2020 and 2021 because of the coronavirus public health lockdowns.

More information is available at http://www.norcomountedposseprcarodeo.com.

| Photo courtesy of the South Dakota Department of Health

The Larry D. Smith jail in Banning. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department

A horse and rider compete in a barrel race during the 2014 Norco rodeo. | Photo courtesy of the Norco Mounted Posse

Trial date set for man accused of double murder in Corona theater

By City News Service

ANovember trial date is set for a 22-yearold man accused of fatally shooting a couple watching a thriller at a Corona movie theater while in the midst of delusions about someone trying to kill him.

Joseph Jimenez allegedly gunned down Anthony Barajas, 19, and Rylee Goodrich, 18, both of Corona, in 2021 at the Regal Edwards Theater.

Jimenez is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, along with special circumstance allegations of lying in wait and taking multiple lives, as well as sentence-enhancing gun and great bodily injury allegations.

He has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

During a status hearing Friday, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Gail O'Rane scheduled trial proceedings for Nov. 2 after conferring with the prosecution and defense. It is unknown whether the timetable will hold, however.

Jimenez is being held without bail at the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning.

During the defendant's preliminary hearing last September, Jimenez's friend, Julian Velasquez, testified that on the night of July 26, 2021, he and two school buddies, identified as "Ramon" and "Carlos," invited Jimenez to join them for dinner at a Corona restaurant before they all headed over to the theater to see "The Forever Purge," a horror film about societal collapse.

Velasquez said the recent Santiago High School graduates had been close at one time, but Jimenez had "changed drastically" after the loss of his mother a year earlier. The witness recalled how the defendant would wander off as he and the others tried to engage him in conversation, or how he would sometimes blurt out irrelevant phrases, murmur to himself and stare into space.

Velasquez admitted

growing tired of trying to "babysit" Jimenez, but the witness and his friends wanted to include him in their camaraderie.

While dining, the defendant was already adrift, looking at a wall and murmuring incoherently, before leaving the restaurant and disappearing, according to Velasquez.

He said they didn't see Jimenez until 40 minutes later, when he parked outside the theater. Velasquez noticed Jimenez carrying a backpack and told him he couldn't bring it into the theater, so the defendant put it back in his car.

"He was quiet at first, but he got stranger as the movie continued," the witness said. "He kept staring at us, making us uncomfortable. He was staring at us like he wanted to punch us in the face. That type of stare."

Jimenez was also talking to himself, and at one point, Velasquez said he clearly heard the defendant say, "I

can't do that to them; they're my friends."

Within a few minutes of the movie starting, Jimenez left and retrieved the backpack from his car, then returned and sat back down, the witness said. In the row ahead of him sat Barajas and Goodrich. Velasquez testified there was no interaction between any of them and the victims. No one else was in the theater for the late-night showing.

Velasquez said he asked Jimenez what was in the backpack, and Jimenez replied, "a strap," which the witness took to mean "a pistol." He said he didn't look in the bag, but picked it up and passed it to his friends, in a kind of "keep-away" effort, concerned what Jimenez might do with the contents. However, the defendant finally took back possession of the backpack.

Velasquez said he, Ramon and Carlos left the theater soon afterward.

Employees at the venue

discovered the victims when they began cleaning after the film ended. The pair had been shot in the head.

Goodrich was pronounced dead at the scene, and Barajas was taken to Riverside Community Hospital, where he died two days later. He was a social media influencer with nearly 1 million followers on TikTok.

A search warrant was served within 48 hours of the killings at a residence in

McCallum Theatre to host annual Palm Desert Choreography Festival Nov. 11-12

By City News Service

The McCallum Theatre announced Friday it will host the annual Palm Desert Choreography Festival in November, featuring a weekend of competition, educational opportunities and awards.

The festival will get underway at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 and at 4 p.m. Nov. 12, featuring a choreography competition in two divisions, workshops, residencies, over $50,000 in cash awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award to honor someone who has made contributions to dance, according to a statement from the McCallum Theatre.

"Preparing for our 26th Festival, we are privileged to work with a dynamic team, including Festival founder Shea New, and enjoy the support of a large group

of festival underwriters, the city of Palm Desert, volunteers, community members — all who think dance belongs right here at the heart of community life," festival producer and McCallum Vice President of Education Kajsa ThuressonFrary said in a statement.

After looking through more than 100 submissions, 21 finalists were selected by a panel of dance professionals, according to theatre officials.

Competition will get underway the first night with the Professional Division competition, featuring 10 choreographers/companies from across the nation, Canada and Germany, according to theatre officials. Additionally, artistic director/choreographer/ dancer Helgi Tomasson will

take the stage and accept this year's Lifetime Achievement Award.

Tomasson will be honored because of "his strong belief in honoring choreographers and challenging dancers and audiences to embrace new directions in dance," theatre officials wrote in a statement. He is known for being an artistic director and principal choreographer for San Francisco Ballet from 1985 to 2022, transforming the company into one of the world's greatest classical ballet companies.

Competition will continue the following day with the Pre-professional Division, featuring 11 choreographers/companies from across the nation, according to theatre officials. Student dancers from

Desert Mirage and Coachella Valley high schools will also perform an original piece of choreography learned in the East Valley Dance Project Outreach program, in which students are able to explore and create with professional choreographers.

Since the festival began,

the 19000 block of Envoy Avenue, near Diamond Street in El Cerrito, where Jimenez was arrested and a handgun was seized, according to the Corona Police Department. Jimenez later told a reporter that he had been tormented by voices and had been diagnosed with schizophrenia but had stopped taking his medication. He has no documented prior felony or misdemeanor convictions.

it has attracted more than 40,000 people, placed 727 choreographers in the limelight and granted $748,175 in cash awards, theater officials said.

"Palm Desert is playing an important role in upholding the value of dance," last year's grand prize winner Omar Román

De Jesús said in a statement. "Presenting work in a theater at full capacity is always a gift, particularly given how much live performance has been impacted over the past few years."

Tickets to the festival, starting at varying prices, can be purchased at mccallumtheatre.org.

Joseph Jimenez. | Photo courtesy of the Corona Police Department

The Boca Tuya dance company performs choreography by Omar Román De Jesús in 2022. | Photo courtesy of the McCallum Theatre/Vimeo

Pasadena City Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE BY THE CITY OF PASADENA OF A SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO THE 2022-2023 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE

AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM, AND THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM

The City of Pasadena announces that a draft copy of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year (PY) 2022-2023, as required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will be available for public review and comment commencing on August 31, 2023 and continuing through September 14, 2023. This action, if approved, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b) (3).

The CAPER assesses the City’s progress in carrying out the third year (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023) of the Strategic Plan which is described in the 5-Year (2020-2024) Consolidated Plan, regarding federal entitlement funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program, and the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program.

The City of Pasadena’s City Council and Housing Department are vitally interested in improving and increasing communication with Pasadena citizens in the area of housing, community development, and economic development. The PY22-23 CAPER (draft) will be available for public review on the Housing Department website at: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/housing/cdbg/#cdbg-plans. Citizens wishing to submit written comments during the public review and comment period may mail them, postmarked no later than September 18, 2023, to the following:

City of Pasadena - Housing Department

Attention: Randy Mabson, Program Coordinator 649 N. Fair Oaks Blvd. #202 Pasadena, CA 91109

The public hearing will be held at the following location and time: City Council - Public Hearing

Monday, September 18, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Pasadena City Hall – City Council Chambers 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91109

A copy of the draft PY22-23 CAPER will be available for public review on the City’s website (http://www.cityofpasadena.net/) and at the following locations commencing on August 31, 2023, and continuing through September 18, 2023:

1. HOUSING DEPARTMENT: Renaissance Plaza -649 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Suite 202, Pasadena, California (626)744-8321

Mondays and Tuesdays, September 4, 5, 11 and 12 between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 6, and 13, and Thursdays, August 31, and September 7 and 14 between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

2. COMMUNITY FACILITIES: Jackie Robinson Center -1020 North Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena (626)744-7300*

Villa-Parke Neighborhood Center – 363 East Villa Street, Pasadena (626)744-6530*

Pasadena Senior Center – 85 East Holly Street, Pasadena (626)795-4331*

Victory Park Center – 2575 Paloma Street, Pasadena (626)7447500*

3. ALL BRANCHES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY:

Allendale – 1130 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena (626) 7447260*; Central Library – 285 East Walnut Street, Pasadena (626) 744-4066*; Hastings – 3325 East Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena (626) 744-7262*; Hill Avenue – 55 South Hill Avenue, Pasadena (626) 744-7264*; La Pintoresca – 1355 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena (626) 744-7268*; Lamanda Park – 140 South Altadena Drive, Pasadena (626) 744-7266*; Linda Vista – 1281 Bryant Street, Pasadena (626) 744-7278*; San Rafael – 1240 Nithsdale Road, Pasadena (626) 744-7270*; Santa Catalina – 999 East Washington Blvd., Pasadena (626) 744-7272*

*Check these facilities for hours of availability

4. City of Pasadena website: http://www.cityofpasadena.net/

The final version of the CAPER will be available for public review following the required HUD submission.

(626) 744-8321.

All interested persons may submit correspondence to correspondence@cityofpasadena.net prior to the start of the City Council meeting. During the meeting and prior to the close of the public hearing, members of the public may provide live public comment by submitting an online speaker card form at the following webpage: www.cityofpasadena.net/city-clerk/public-comment; or by calling the Speaker Card Helpline at (626) 744-4124.

Please refer to the City Council agenda when posted for instructions on to how to provide live public comment. If you challenge the matter in Court, you may be limited to raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, or in written correspondence sent to the City Council or the Housing Department’s designated comment recipient at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Miguel Márquez, City Manager

P.O. Box 7115

Pasadena, CA 91109

Published on August 31, 2023

PASADENA PRESS

PUBLIC NOTICE BY THE CITY OF PASADENA OF A SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2023-2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

This is an amendment to the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for the City of Pasadena to reallocate $500,000 in non-committed HOME Partnership Act (HOME) funds. This action if approved is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3).

Broadway, Glendale, on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023, at or after the hour of 6:00 p.m.

Copies of the materials will be available for review prior to the scheduled City Council hearing in the Community Development Department office, Room 103 of the Municipal Services Building, 633 East Broadway. Information on the proposed interim ordinance extension can be obtained from Kristen Asp in the Community Development Department at 818-937-8161 or 818-548-2115.

Any person having any interest in the proposed legislation may appear at the above hearing either in person or by counsel or both and may be heard in support of his/her opinion. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the Director of Community Development not later than the hour set for public hearing before the City Council. “Acknowledged” shall mean a declaration of property ownership (or occupant if not owner) under penalty of perjury. If you challenge the decision of this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Glendale, at or prior to the public hearing.

Dr. Suzie Abajian The City Clerk of the City of Glendale Publish August 31, 2023

Project Description

It is proposed to amend Subsection 30.25.030 of Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, relating to streamlining the historic district designation process to reduce the time required for processing applications for historic district overlay zones.

Environmental Determination

The project is categorically exempt from CEQA review as a Class 8 “Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment” exemption pursuant to Section 15308 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it involves the designation and protection of potential historic resources.

Public Hearing

The proposed amendments to Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code will be considered by the Glendale City Council at a public hearing in the City Hall Council Chamber, 613 East Broadway, Glendale, on September 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.

The meeting can also be viewed live on Charter Cable Channel 6 or streamed online at: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/management-services/gtv6/live-videostream For public comments and questions during the meeting, call 818-937-8100. City staff will be submitting these questions and comments in real time to the appropriate person during the City Council meeting.

Copies of the City Council staff report will be available for review prior to the scheduled hearing at https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/public-meeting-portal or in the Community Development Department office, Room 103 of the Municipal Services Building, 633 East Broadway. If you need information or have questions about the proposal or the public hearing, please contact Jay Platt in the Community Development Department at jplatt@ glendaleca.gov or (818) 937-8155.

Comments in writing, from the public, regarding the draft CAPER will be received by the Housing Department, located at Renaissance Plaza, 649 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Suite 202, Pasadena, from 12:00 p.m. on August 31, 2023 through 5:00 p.m.on September 14, 2023. Comments may also be submitted verbally or in writing to the City Council at the public hearing on September 18, 2023. If you have any questions, you may contact Randy Mabson, CDBG Coordinator at the City of Pasadena Housing & Career Services Department, at

The Pasadena City Council and Housing Department are vitally interested in improving and increasing communication with Pasadena citizens in the area of housing, community development, and economic development. This Action Plan amendment is available for a public review starting August 31 2023 on the Housing Department website at: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/housing/cdbg/#cdbg-plans Citizens wishing to submit written comments during the public review and comment period may mail them, postmarked no later than October 2, 2023, to the following:

The Pasadena City Council and Housing Department are vitally interested in improving and increasing communication with Pasadena citizens in the area of housing, community development, and economic development. This Action Plan amendment is available for a public review starting August 31, 2023 on the Housing Department website at: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/housing/cdbg/#cdbgplans. Citizens wishing to submit written comments during the public review and comment period may mail them, postmarked no later than October 2, 2023, to the following:

The

City of Pasadena Housing Department

Attention: Randy Mabson, Program Coordinator 649 N. Fair Oaks Blvd. #202 Pasadena, CA 91109

Any person having any interest in the matter may appear at the above hearing in person, by counsel, via telephone, or any combination thereof, and may be heard in support of his/her/ their opinion. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the Director of Community Development not later than the hour set for public hearing before the City Council. “Acknowledged” shall mean a declaration of property ownership (or occupant if not owner) under penalty of perjury. If you challenge the decision of this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Glendale, at or prior to the public hearing.

Dated: August 31, 2023

Suzie Abajian City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Publish August 31, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Baldwin Park City Notices

The public hearing will be held at the following location and time:

During the meeting and prior to the close of the public hearing, members of the public may provide public comment. Please refer to the agenda when posted as to whether the hearing will be held electronically or in person, and how to provide public comment. If you challenge the matter in Court, you may be limited to raising those issues you or someone else raised at the

City Council - Public Hearing

Monday, October 2, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Pasadena City Hall – City Council Chambers 100 N. Garfield Avenue Pasadena, CA 91109

During the meeting and prior to the close of the public hearing, members of the public may provide public comment. Please refer to the agenda when posted as to whether the hearing will be held electronically or in person, and how to provide public comment. If you challenge the matter in Court, you may be limited to raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, or in written correspondence sent to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Miguel Marquez, City Manager

P.O. Box 7115 Pasadena, CA 91109

August 31, 2023

PASADENA PRESS

Glendale City Notices

To consider an additional one year extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 5996 of the City Council of the City of Glendale, California, imposing a moratorium on issuance of entitlements and/or permits for developments with new or converted drive-through waiting lanes in the City and declaring an urgency thereof, a written report describing measures taken to alleviate the condition which led to the adoption of the moratorium ordinance, and findings under the California Environmental Quality Act and findings pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(c).

The proposed ordinance is statutorily and categorically exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3), 15262, 15306 and 15308 because it preserves the status quo while the City considers revisions to its development standards in the City.

The proposed extension of the Interim Urgency Ordinance will be considered by the Glendale City Council at a public hearing at a Meeting in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 613 East

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing to consider the following case will be held at 7:00 p.m. by the Planning Commission of the City of Baldwin Park on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. The Council Chamber will be open to the public in accordance with health official’s recommendations. Live audio of the hearing will be available via YouTube by clicking on the YouTube icon located on the upper right-hand corner of the City of Baldwin Park Webpage www.BaldwinPark.com.

If you wish to comment on this agenda item, please provide a comment no later than 6:30 PM on September 13, 2023. Comments sent via email can be directed to pc-comments@baldwinpark.com. Comments made by phone can be given to the case planner whose contact information is provided at the end of the notice.

CASE NUMBER: Conditional Use Permit No. CP 23-03

ADDRESS: 14121 Ramona Blvd

REQUEST: A request for consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for a proposed Planet Fitness gymnasium within an existing retail building located within the Downtown Edge area of the Downtown Specific Plan (Location: 14121 Ramona Blvd; Applicant: Phi Huynh for Planet Fitness; Case Numbers: CP 23-03).

CEQA: It has been determined that CP 23-03 will not have a significant impact upon the environment and is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 Class 32 (Infill Development) in that it consists of a conversion of an existing retail tenant space into a commercial gymnasium. Therefore, no further environmental analysis is required, and a Notice of Exemption will be filed for this project.

If in the future anyone wishes to challenge a decision of the Planning Commission in court, you may be limited to raising only those

issues you or someone else raise at the public hearing described above or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. Decisions on this matter will be final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party.

If further information is desired on the above case, please contact Assistant Planner Jesus Astorga-Rios of the Planning Division at (626) 960-4011 Ext.489 or jarios@baldwinpark.com and refer to the case number. If you are aware of someone who would be interested in becoming informed of the contemplated action, please pass this notice along as a community service. Para información en Español referente a este caso, favor de llamar al (626) 960-4011 Ext. 489.

Assistant Planner

Published on August 31, 2023

BALDWIN PARK

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JUANA C. GONZALEZ

CASE NO. 23STPB08890

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JUANA

C. GONZALEZ.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ENRIQUE C. GONZALEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ENRIQUE C. GONZALEZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.

(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/18/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner

CARMELA BOMBAY - SBN 309680, MIRIAM Y. ALI - SBN 269826, SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRUST & PROBATE CENTER 1252 N. SAN DIMAS CANYON ROAD SAN DIMAS CA 91773, Telephone (909) 305-0005 8/24, 8/28, 8/31/23

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STORM AKA DAVID JOHN STORM.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DEAN R. STORM in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DEAN R. STORM be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

sons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROXANNE SUH

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by John James Quintus in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that John James Quintus be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

CASE NO. 23STPB06857

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Diane Z

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Robert Eberhardt in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Robert Eberhardt be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with full authority . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 9/15/2023 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY

MOSK COURTHOUSE.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: David L. Lynch, State Bar No, 180031 DESERT ELDER LAW, PC 72877 Dinah Shore Drive, Suite 103-126 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, Telephone: (323) 270-2704

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/05/23 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM06 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626 NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court’s designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court’s website at The Superior Court of CaliforniaCounty of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner

DARLYNN MORGAN - SBN

185963, MORGAN LAW GROUP 1500 QUAIL ST., STE. 540 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660, Telephone (949) 260-1400 8/28, 8/31, 9/4/23 CNS-3733463# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Ko Yamaguchi

CASE NO. 23STPB09093

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Ko Yamaguchi A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Mary Sumiko Yamaguchi in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Mary Sumiko Yamaguchi be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with full authority . (This authority will

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 09/21/2023 at 8:30 am in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Lawrence Inouye, SBN 100923 Shiotani & Inouye 20710 Manhattan Place, Suite 120 Torrance, CA 90501 , Telephone: (310) 712-0100 8/31, 9/4, 9/7/23

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

CAROL W. GUTIERREZ CASE NO. PROVA2300040

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CAROL W. GUTIERREZ.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by WENDY L. SMITH in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that WENDY L. SMITH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/03/23 at 9:00AM in Dept. F1 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as

Attorney for Petitioner JENNIFER L. FIELD - SBN 236565, LAW OFFICE OF JENNIFER L. FIELD 405 N. INDIAN HILL BOULEVARD CLAREMONT CA 91711, Telephone (909) 625-0220

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOSEPH S. WONG

Case No. 23STPB09312

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOSEPH S. WONG

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Teresa WongSwanson in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Teresa Wong-Swanson be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Sept. 28, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: JOHN C LANSING ESQ SBN 257182

LAW OFFICES OF JOHN LANSING 4165 E THOUSAND OAKS BLVD STE 201 WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA 91362 CN999720 WONG Aug 31, Sep 4,7, 2023 BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROXANNE SUH

Case No. 23STPB08900

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and per-

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Sept. 19, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner:

John James Quintus

JOHN JAMES QUINTUS

234 S EL MOLINO AVE NO 22 PASADENA CA 91101 CN999722 SUH

Aug 31, Sep 4,7, 2023 BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NESTOR JIMENEZ CASE NO. 23STPB09492

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of NESTOR JIMENEZ.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DELILAH HAWK in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DELILAH HAWK be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/02/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a

Jesus Astorga-Rios

face charges for alleged participation in organized retail thefts

By City News Service

Fourpeoplewere charged Friday by the state Attorney General's Office in connection with a trio of organized smash-andgrab retail thefts in Riverside and Los Angeles counties.

Ziona Janea Famoso, Jordan Harris, Alana Hart and Jason Jaylom Smith, all 18 years old, were named in a 14-count felony complaint filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.

All four defendants are facing a charge of organized

retail theft.

Famoso and Hart are charged with taking part in an Aug. 1 heist at a Burberry outlet store in Cabazon, making off with nearly $100,000 in merchandise.

Harris and Smith are charged with allegedly carrying out an armed carjacking in Los Angeles County on Aug. 7, with an allegation that Harris used a firearm during the crime.

Famoso and Hart also accused of taking part

in an Aug. 8 smash-andgrab robbery at the Yves Saint Laurent store at the Americana at Brand Mall in Glendale, making off with roughly $300,000 in merchandise.

Famoso, Hart and Harris are accused of taking part in an Aug. 12 robbery at the Nordstrom store at the Westfield Topanga Shopping Center, from which more than $350,000 in merchandise was taken.

Among the various

charges are burglary, grand theft, vandalism and robbery.

The criminal complaint also alleges that Hart and Smith were out on bail or their own recognizance in previous cases at the time of the alleged crimes.

"Organized retail theft harms businesses, retailers and consumers — and puts the public at risk," Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement. "I want to thank our local law enforcement partners for their work in

Catalytic thefts

the void stemming from the absence of clear state provisions that address converter thefts, officials said.

The proposal will return to the board for a second reading and final approval in two weeks.

Board approves cannabis outlet adjacent to I-15 in Temescal Valley

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved licenses for a cannabis retail outlet slated to open in an existing building adjacent to Interstate 15 in the unincorporated Riverside County community of Temescal Valley, with no public opposition to the

operation.

Following a brief public hearing, the board voted 5-0 in favor of Cake Enterprises' proposal to set up shop in a vacant 3,100-square-foot space at 23143 Temescal Canyon Road, just east of northbound I-15.

"The site is surrounded by industrial uses to the north, south and west, and vacant properties to the north and east," according to a Transportation & Land Management Agency statement posted to the board's agenda. "The structure does not share a property line with a residentially zoned lot, or a property being used for residential purposes."

There was no listed oppo-

sition to the dispensary.

The Cake Enterprises outlet's hours of operation will be from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, with a mobile delivery service available between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily.

"To avoid predictability and risk of theft, shipments are scheduled at random times," the TLMA said.

Officials said the business will employ about two dozen people, including full-time security personnel. Staff will fill three shifts, with generally 10 employees on hand during each shift.

The Planning Commission recommended that the board approve the opera-

tion following hearings in February.

Under the 10-year conditional use permit and development agreement approved by the board, Cake Enterprises will be required to make a firstyear public benefits payment to the county totaling $60,890. An ongoing annual payment of $71,000 will also be owed, increased 4% every year.

The public benefit payments are intended to offset the costs to the county of providing additional law enforcement, street maintenance and other services in and around a site.

Since 2020, including Cakes Enterprises' approvals, the board has granted

apprehending the suspects in this case. The California Department of Justice and its partners will continue fighting

to keep our communities, businesses and consumers safe from retail theft and other crimes."

25 conditional use permits for cannabis businesses in unincorporated communities, seven of which have opened their doors. Operations have been authorized in Bermuda Dunes, Coronita, East Hemet, Green Acres, Highgrove, Lakeland Village, Mead Valley, Temescal Valley, Thousand Palms and Winchester.

Three proposed outlets have been rejected by the board in the last two years. All of the denials have related to compatibility with surroundings.

Under Ordinance No. 348, which contains provisions of the county's Marijuana Comprehensive Regulatory Framework of 2018, there are

a series of steps laid out that prospective businesses must take to be eligible for permits. Safety and health safeguards are part of the regulatory stipulations.

Under an ordinance approved by the board in March, operators must submit applications to the California Department of Cannabis Control within 60 days of obtaining a conditional use permit from the county. Otherwise, their permits could be revoked. However, there is no deadline for when the state processes and approves or denies an application, which TLMA officials have acknowledged can take almost a year.

Man charged with perpetrating holdups at banks in Riverside, Moreno Valley

By City News Service

A29-year-oldman accused of either robbing or trying to rob banks over a two-month span in Riverside and Moreno Valley was charged Monday with two counts each of robbery and attempted robbery.

NathanielVincent Gallardo of Rancho Cucamonga was arrested and booked into the Robert Presley Jail in Riverside on Thursday following a Riverside Police Department investigation.

Gallardo, who is being held on $500,000 bail, was slated to make his initial

court appearance Monday afternoon at the Riverside Hall of Justice.

According to Riverside police Officer Ryan Railsback, the defendant allegedly tried to rob a bank in Moreno Valley on June 15 and targeted financial concerns in Riverside on July 3, July 27 and July 31.

"The first crime in Riverside occurred ... when the suspect entered the Bank of America in the 5200 block of Canyon Crest Drive, approached a teller and passed a note stating he was armed and demand-

ing money," Railsback said. "The teller activated the alarm, and the suspect fled without obtaining anything."

The police spokesman alleged that Gallardo employed the same method during a holdup at a Citibank on Central Avenue and was given $1,000 in cash, after which he fled.

"Then on July 31, he entered the US Bank in the 9800 block of Magnolia Avenue and again passed a note claiming to be armed and demanding money," Railsback said. "He fled

after obtaining approximately $2,000."

No one was injured during the encounters.

Detectives ultimately gathered sufficient evidence to identify Gallardo as the alleged perpetrator in each instance, according to Railsback.

With assistance from U.S. Marshals, the defendant was tracked to Logan Avenue in San Diego, where he was taken into custody without incident Thursday morning.

Gallardo has no documented prior felony

in Riverside County. However, court records show that he has

unresolved misdemeanor DUI case pending from 2019.

Nathaniel Vincent Gallardo. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside Police Department/Facebook

The interior of the Burberry outlet store in Cabazon. | Photo courtesy of Burberry Outlet/Facebook

inside the Costco at 480 N. McKinley St., where 32-yearold Kenneth French was killed and his parents, Russell and Paola French, all of Corona, were wounded.

A witness at the defendant's preliminary hearing last August, William Gagnon, testified that he was in the store, searching for items, when he headed down the main aisle. He heard shots ring out, resulting in several moments of chaos. The witness said that when things settled down, he went to where he saw four people laying on the floor.

"I saw one guy with a gun in his right hand, pointing it (at) another person on the ground," Gagnon testified. "I asked him, 'Where's the gun?' And he said, 'He still has it in

his hand! He still has it in his hand!'"

The person pointing the handgun was Sanchez, according to testimony. Gagnon said he checked the wounded individual — Russell French — to whom the off-duty policeman was motioning, but there was no gun.

The witness said before walking over to check on Kenneth French, he saw the mortally wounded man's mother laying on the floor, pleading, "Help me, help me."

Store employees and other witnesses soon began rendering aid to the wounded husband and wife, while Gagnon knelt beside Kenneth French.

"I stayed with him for five or 10 minutes," he said. "I took his right hand and tried talking to him, but he didn't respond. Then he appeared to

stop bleeding, and there was no more labored breathing."

According to Corona police investigators, only Sanchez was armed and fired 10 shots from his off-duty pistol.

The Riverside County District Attorney's Office in September 2019 took the matter to the 19-member

county grand jury, and the panel declined to indict Sanchez, culminating in the California Department of Justice ultimately filing charges.

In the summer of 2020, the Los Angeles Police Commission determined the Costco shooting reflected unjustifi-

able use of force, and Sanchez was booted out of the Los Angeles Police Department.

The French family filed a lawsuit against the LAPD, the city of Los Angeles and Sanchez at the end of 2019 for negligence and civil rights violations. An LA jury in November 2021 ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, awarding them $17 million.

The victims were shopping when they approached a food sample table with sausages, where the defendant was also standing, holding his then18-month- old son. No one has disputed that, for reasons never determined, Kenneth French shoved the off-duty lawman to the ground.

According to Sanchez's civil attorney David Winslow, his client was dazed and when he saw his son next to him screaming, he "had no choice

but to use deadly force."

Tapes from body-worn cameras of Corona police officers who went to the scene captured statements from Sanchez indicating that he initially believed Kenneth French was holding a weapon. But the victim was not armed.

Russell and Paola French said they pleaded with Sanchez not to shoot, telling the officer that their son, who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia and was largely nonverbal, was ill.

Store security surveillance tapes showed the victims backing away from Sanchez when he fired.

Kenneth French was shot once in the shoulder and three times in the back, while his mother was shot in the back, and her husband was shot in the abdomen, resulting in the loss of a kidney.

Probationer indicted in cold case murder of Desert Hot Springs woman

By City News Service

Aprobationer accused of fatally stabbing a 39-year-old woman during an attack in her Desert Hot Springs apartment nearly three decades ago was rearraigned Friday following a grand jury indictment for murder, pleading not guilty.

Sharron Eugene Gadlin, 50, of Gardena was arrested last year following a cold case investigation that culminated in DNA evidence allegedly linking him to the death of Cheri Huss in 1994.

Riverside County prosecutors had filed a criminal complaint against the defendant in March 2022.

"But due to the age of the case, the people elected

to pursue an indictment via a grand jury as a means of more quickly moving the case toward trial," according to a District Attorney's Office statement released Friday to City News Service.

The indictment, which was handed down on Aug. 15, negates the requirement for a preliminary hearing, which had been scheduled for Friday at the Riverside Hall of Justice. Superior Court Judge Gail O'Rane scheduled a trial-setting conference for Nov. 17.

Gadlin is being held without bail at the Benoit Detention Center in Indio.

According to the District Attorney's Office, Huss was attacked on April 24, 1994,

in her residence on Parma Drive.

Homicide investigators at the time determined that the victim attempted to fight off her assailant, who bit her and stabbed her multiple times, prosecutors said.

The assailant left behind blood evidence, as well as saliva around the bite marks, according to the D.A.'s office. That genetic evidence was preserved.

Over the years, cold case investigators endeavored on several occasions to test the DNA for matches in the state's Combined DNA Index System, but there were no hits. After further investigation, staff from

the D.A.'s Bureau of Investigation narrowed down the possible list of perpetrators, and identified Gadlin as a possible attacker, prosecutors said.

He resided in Thousand Palms, roughly 12 miles from where the murder occurred, in April 1994, according to the D.A.'s office.

Other clues that pointed to him were not disclosed.

A warrant for a saliva sample was served on the defendant, who provided the sample on Feb. 14, 2022. Four days later, the alleged forensic connection to the crime was confirmed by the state CODIS laboratory, and Gadlin was taken into

custody without incident at 135th Street and Western Avenue in Gardena.

District Attorney Mike

Hestrin said in March 2022 that he hoped the victim's family would "get the justice they deserve and have waited so long for" now that Gadlin was in the

criminal justice system. A possible motive for the attack has not been disclosed.

According to court records, Gadlin has prior misdemeanor convictions in the county for breaking and entering and public intoxication.

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The Riverside County DA's cold case files. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County District Attorney's Office/YouTube

Russell, Kenneth and Paola French. | Photo courtesy of Justice for Kenneth French/Facebook